Rasmussen discusses Fears of a Setting Sun on Age of Jackson podcast

March 16, 2021

Age of Jackson

Dennis C. Rasmussen

Political Science Department

Government

United States

Age of Jackson

Dennis C. Rasmussen

Rasmussen Fears of a Setting Sun Dennis Rasmussen, professor of political science, was interviewed on the Age of Jackson podcast about his new book, "Fears of a Setting Sun: The Disillusionment of America's Founders" (Princeton University Press). The book was also chosen as one of Publisher's Weekly books of the week for March 1. "Political scientist Rasmussen delivers an illuminating account of how the founding fathers worried about the future of America," writes the Publisher's Weekly reviewer. "This standout history provides useful context for understanding the roots of contemporary political turmoils and may comfort those who fear that American democracy is in dire peril.