American Ideas of Equality

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Exploring the evolution of equality in America, this book examines its varying interpretations from the founding of the republic to 2020. It analyzes how cultural history, political and economic structures, and communication technology have influenced perceptions of equality over time. The narrative spans key periods, including the self-made man era, corporate society, the New Deal, post-World War II, and the Civil Rights movement, culminating in a discussion of contemporary political and social controversies rooted in these historical developments.