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Sophia Rosenfeld, "The Age of Choice: A History of Freedom in Modern Life" (Princeton UP, 2025)

New Books in Economic and Business History

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The Paradox of Choice in American Democracy

This chapter delves into the complexities of choice within American democracy, highlighting the limited options voters face compared to the abundance of choices in daily life. It also examines the historical and contemporary implications of voting systems and the evolution of the secret ballot in preserving individual preferences.

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