{"product_id":"the-political-theory-of-the-federalist-paperback","title":"The Political Theory of The Federalist - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid F. Epstein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Political Theory of \u003c\/i\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eThe Federalist\u003c\/i\u003e,\" David F. Epstein offers a guide to the fundamental principles of American government as they were understood by the framers of the Constitution. Epstein here demonstrates the remarkable depth and clarity of \u003ci\u003eThe Federalist\u003c\/i\u003e's argument, reveals its specifically political (not merely economic) view of human nature, and describes how and why the American regime combines liberal and republican values. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"While it is a model of scholarly care and clarity, this study deserves an audience outside the academy. . . . David F. Epstein's book is a fine demonstration of just how much a close reading can accomplish, free of any flights of theory or fancy references.\"-\u003ci\u003eNew Republic \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Epstein's strength lies in two aspects of his own approach. One is that he reads the text with uncommon closeness and sensitivity; the other is an extensive knowledge of the European political thought which itself forms an indispensable background to the minds of the authors.\"-\u003ci\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid F. Epstein \u003c\/b\u003eis Deputy Director of Net Assessment, the Department of Defense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 244\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.54 x 8.87 x 6.07 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 15, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42724584030271,"sku":"9780226213002","price":60.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/fab64c5802d3ad198c1240fdccebf412_b1562e1e-a674-4dbf-8018-7e0f3a700e71.webp?v=1765103175","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-political-theory-of-the-federalist-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}