Liberty and Coercion: The Paradox of American Government from the Founding to the Present
by Gary Gerstle
In Liberty and Coercion, Gary Gerstle examines the paradox at the heart of American government: the simultaneous pursuit of individual liberty and state power. Spanning the period from the founding to the present, this historical study considers how that tension has influenced the nation’s political development.
About This Book
Liberty and Coercion explores a central tension in American government: the relationship between individual liberty and state power.
Gary Gerstle examines this paradox across the history of the United States, from the founding era to the present.
The book offers a broad historical perspective on how American government has balanced freedom, authority, and coercion.
It is suited to readers interested in American history, political development, and the changing role of government.
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