David S. Reynolds

In the wake of the BP oil disaster, the relationship between big corporations and the U.S. government has become more than an academic curiosity.  It sometimes seems that the two are so entwined that major corporations, such as BP, have more influence over the government than vice versa. Even before this most recent disaster, however, the U.S. has had a long history of tension between big corporations and the nation's government.

We look into why the years between 1815 and 1848 were such a tumultuous time in American history – and how the country dealt with controversies over slavery, capitalism, and urbanization at the time. Historian and literary critic David S. Reynolds is the author of Waking Giant.

We look into why the years between 1815 and 1848 were such a tumultuous time in American history – and how the country dealt with controversies over slavery, capitalism, and urbanization. Historian and literary critic David S. Reynolds is the author of Waking Giant.

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