"Best anthology of American thought available."--Lawrence Schwartz, College of Staten Island"Remains the richest collection I have seen."--Carol Nackenoff, Bard College"This anthology is the most complete collection of the best of American political thought....has long been must reading for students of American law and politics."--David O'Brien, University of Virginia"Excellent choice of original source materials in American political thought."--John Dinse, Central Michigan University"An absolutely indispensable book for American political philosophy and thought courses."--Joseph L. Walsh, Stockton State College

"Best anthology of American thought available."--Lawrence Schwartz, College of Staten Island"Remains the richest collection I have seen."--Carol Nackenoff, Bard College"This anthology is the most complete collection of the best of American political thought....has long been must reading for students of American law and politics."--David O'Brien, University of Virginia"Excellent choice of original source materials in American political thought."--John Dinse, Central Michigan University"An absolutely indispensable book for American political philosophy and thought courses."--Joseph L. Walsh, Stockton State College