Liberty and Coercion: The Paradox of American Government from the Founding to the Present
by Gary Gerstle
Gary Gerstle examines the tension between liberty and coercion that has shaped American government. Spanning the period from the nation’s founding to the present, this historical study explores how ideas about freedom, authority, and state power have influenced the development of the United States.
About This Book
Liberty and Coercion explores a central paradox in American government: the relationship between individual freedom and state power.
Gary Gerstle examines this tension across the history of the United States, from the founding era through the present.
The book considers how competing ideas about liberty and coercion have influenced American government and political development.
It offers historical context for understanding the ongoing balance between freedom and authority in the United States.
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