1-2. Two Paradigms of Colonial History (September 24, 2008)
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Professor Rakove discusses two interpretive frameworks for thinking about American history: conventional (the strict timeframe of colonization) and Atlantic history, the dominant paradigm. (September 24, 2008)
Stanford Professor Jack Rakove discusses the difference between the constitutionalization of politics verses politicizing the constitution, and how constitutional interpretation varied dependent upon political convictions. (December 5, 2009)
Published 04/29/09
Stanford Professor Jack Rakove discusses the difference between the constitutionalization of politics verses politicizing the constitution, and how constitutional interpretation varied dependent upon political convictions. (December 3, 2009)
Published 04/29/09
Stanford Professor Jack Rakove discusses the ratification of the US constitution, the legality and legitimacy of this process, and the advent of the new framework for the US government. (December 1, 2009)
Published 04/29/09