A History of American Political Theories
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A History of American Political Theories is a foundational scholarly work that traces and analyzes the development of political thought in the United States from the colonial era through the 19th century.
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Target entity: A History of American Political Theories Context triple: [Charles E. Merriam, notableWork, A History of American Political Theories]
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Varieties of Political Theory
Varieties of Political Theory is a seminal collection of essays by political scientist David Easton that surveys and critiques major approaches and methodologies in modern political theory.
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The Purpose of American Politics
The Purpose of American Politics is a 1960 book by political theorist Hans Morgenthau that examines the moral foundations, historical development, and guiding principles of the United States’ role in world affairs.
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C.
“The Logic of American Politics”
“The Logic of American Politics” is a widely used scholarly textbook that analyzes the institutions, incentives, and collective action problems shaping political behavior and governance in the United States.
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D.
A Preface to Democratic Theory
A Preface to Democratic Theory is a foundational political science book by Robert A. Dahl that analyzes and critiques existing models of democracy while proposing a more realistic, pluralist framework for democratic governance.
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E.
Declarations of Independence: Cross-Examining American Ideology
Declarations of Independence: Cross-Examining American Ideology is a critical work of political and historical analysis in which Howard Zinn challenges mainstream narratives about U.S. history, democracy, and power.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: A History of American Political Theories Target entity description: A History of American Political Theories is a foundational scholarly work that traces and analyzes the development of political thought in the United States from the colonial era through the 19th century.
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A.
Varieties of Political Theory
Varieties of Political Theory is a seminal collection of essays by political scientist David Easton that surveys and critiques major approaches and methodologies in modern political theory.
-
B.
The Purpose of American Politics
The Purpose of American Politics is a 1960 book by political theorist Hans Morgenthau that examines the moral foundations, historical development, and guiding principles of the United States’ role in world affairs.
-
C.
“The Logic of American Politics”
“The Logic of American Politics” is a widely used scholarly textbook that analyzes the institutions, incentives, and collective action problems shaping political behavior and governance in the United States.
-
D.
A Preface to Democratic Theory
A Preface to Democratic Theory is a foundational political science book by Robert A. Dahl that analyzes and critiques existing models of democracy while proposing a more realistic, pluralist framework for democratic governance.
-
E.
Declarations of Independence: Cross-Examining American Ideology
Declarations of Independence: Cross-Examining American Ideology is a critical work of political and historical analysis in which Howard Zinn challenges mainstream narratives about U.S. history, democracy, and power.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ scholarly work ⓘ work of political theory ⓘ |
| academicDiscipline |
history
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political science ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
explain the intellectual foundations of American government
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trace the evolution of American political theories ⓘ |
| analyzes |
continuity and change in American political ideas
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relationship between political theory and American institutions ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| coversPeriod |
18th century United States
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19th century United States ⓘ colonial era of the United States ⓘ |
| describedAs | foundational work on American political theory ⓘ |
| documentedIn | print ⓘ |
| focusesOn | development of political thought in the United States ⓘ |
| genre |
intellectual history
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political science literature ⓘ |
| hasForm | monograph ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | historical analysis of political ideas ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
scholars of political science
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students of American history ⓘ students of political theory ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
American political thought
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history of political theory ⓘ |
| placeOfSetting |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| topic |
19th-century American political ideologies
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colonial political ideas in America ⓘ constitutionalism in the United States ⓘ democracy in American political thought ⓘ early national American political thought ⓘ federalism in American political thought ⓘ liberalism in American history ⓘ republicanism in American history ⓘ revolutionary-era American political theories ⓘ states’ rights theories in the United States ⓘ |
| typeOfWork |
analytical study
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historical survey ⓘ |
| usedIn |
graduate seminars in political theory
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university courses on American political thought ⓘ |
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