Reflections: Rethinking the History of American Conservatism

@article{Zelizer2010ReflectionsRT,
  title={Reflections: Rethinking the History of American Conservatism},
  author={Julian E. Zelizer},
  journal={Reviews in American History},
  year={2010},
  volume={38},
  pages={367 - 392}
}
  • J. Zelizer
  • Published 17 June 2010
  • Sociology
  • Reviews in American History
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