The politics of inequality a political history of the idea of economic inequality in america by michael j thompson columbia university press 2007 264 pp mark major michael thompson seeks to rejuvenate the idea and discourse of economic inequality in american political thought the egalitarian tradition has been a vital part of american political development he claims and has defined . The politics of inequality a political history of the idea of economic inequality in america thompson michael thompson michael 9780231140751 books amazonca. The confrontation with economic inequality in american political thought has been complex but enduring as a political tradition it put forth an interpretation of inequality that has been delegitimized and forgotten one that did not recognize an absolute separation between economic and political power. Politics of inequality a political history of the idea of economic inequality in america author thompson michael november 2007 thompson michael books amazonca. Rooted in political science the politics of inequality ambitiously attempts to synthesize the history of the idea of economic inequality in the united states a we use cookies to enhance your experience on our websiteby continuing to use our website you are agreeing to our use of cookies