Sophia Rosenfeld

American historian specializing in modern political thought and the history of democracy; author of 'Democracy and Truth: A Short History' (2019) and 'Common Sense: A Political History' (2011).

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  1. 1. The Age Of Choice

    A History of Freedom in Modern Life

    A concise history tracing how personal choice came to define modern freedom. Rosenfeld follows developments from the seventeenth century to the present — from shopping and religious toleration to romantic, political, and reproductive choices — highlights the role of women in expanding options, and examines the social and psychological costs of living with ever more possibilities.

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