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Necessary Evil, A

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Debunks myths to understand American government.

A Necessary Evil could be a good read for individuals interested in American government and history. The book challenges common beliefs about the Founding Fathers and the Constitution by educating its readers about the history of the country and how it has impacted the current political climate. Its most unique and distinctive feature is its ability to provide readers with an understanding of American government, its origins, and its role in society today.

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Necessary Evil, A

by Garry Wills
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ISBN: 9780684870267
Authors: Garry Wills
Publisher: Simon & Schuster (NYC)
Date of Publication: 2002-02-05
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, History, Personal Development
Related Topics: Government, Political Science, Politics, History, American History
Goodreads rating: 3.77
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In A Necessary Evil, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Wills shows that distrust of government is embedded deep in the American psyche. From the revolt of the colonies against king & parliament to present-day tax revolts, militia movements & term limits debates, he shows that American antigovernment sentiment is based on a fundamental misunderstanding of history. By debunking myths about the Founding Fathers, the Constitution & the taming of the frontier, he shows how tendencies to hold our elected government in disdain are misguided.1 Revolutionary myths. MinutemenTerm limits 2 Constitutional myths. Sovereign statesChecking efficiency Co-equal branches The uses of factionBill of Rights No standing army3 Nullifiers. John Taylor of Caroline: father of nullificationJefferson: prophet of nullificationMadison: abettor of nullificationNullification North: Hartford ConventionNullification South: John C. CalhounAcademic nullifiers4 Seceders. Civil War5 Insurrectionists. From Daniel Shays to Timothy McVeighAcdemic insurrectionists6 Vigilantes. Groups: from regulators to clinic bombingsIndividuals: frontierIndividuals: NRA7 Withdrawers. Individuals: from Thoreau to MenckenGroups: from Brook Farm to hippie communes8 Disobeyers. From Dr King to SDS9 A necessary good. The uses of governmentThe uses of fear
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Debunks myths to understand American government.

A Necessary Evil could be a good read for individuals interested in American government and history. The book challenges common beliefs about the Founding Fathers and the Constitution by educating its readers about the history of the country and how it has impacted the current political climate. Its most unique and distinctive feature is its ability to provide readers with an understanding of American government, its origins, and its role in society today.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.