The Pursuit of Happiness and the American Regime : Political Theory in Literature 9781498554206, 9781498554190

The Declaration of Independence claims that individuals need liberty to pursue happiness, but provides little guidance o

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The Pursuit of Happiness and the American Regime : Political Theory in Literature
9781498554206, 9781498554190

An intersectional history of the politics, science, and moralizing that surround breastfeeding, offering a humane altern

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'It's the way things work, isn't it? Chance, happenstance..and choice. Things might happen accidentally..

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"Gripping . . . . vibrant . . . A wonderfully absorbing and stimulating book." --Sarah Bakewell, NBCC Award-wi

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How the optimism gap between rich and poor is creating an increasingly divided society The Declaration of Independence

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Manhattan, Thanksgiving Eve, 1945. The war was over and Eric's party was in full swing. Amongst all his friends is

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A great tragic love story, a tale of divided loyalties and decisive moral choices.Manhattan, Thanksgiving eve, 1945. The

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An ambitious history of desire in Anglo-American religion across three centuries. The pursuit of happiness weaves dispar

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Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent figures in African-American and United States history, was born a slave, b

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The Constitution of the United States guarantees all Americans certain rights, such as the freedoms of speech and religi

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