The social and political thought of American progressivism / edited, with an introduction, by Eldon J. Eisenach.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Eisenach, Eldon J.

Series:

American heritage series (New York, N.Y.)

The American heritage series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political science--United States--History.

Political science.

United States.

History.

Progressivism (United States politics).

United States--Social conditions--1865-1918.

Social conditions.

United States--Politics and government.

Politics and government.

Physical Description:

xx, 331 pages ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, IN : Hackett Pub., [2006]

Summary:

Through a variety of primary sources--including speeches, poems, magazine articles, and book excerpts--this collection illustrates the origins, ambitions, and political legacy of the American Progressivism movement (1886â1924). A general introduction offers a history of the movement and a brief discussion of recent historiographical debates; headnotes introduce each selection and provide historical and political context.

Contents:

A preface to progressivism

A democratic people with common national goals

The new social and political economy

Creating an ethic of interconnectedness and a democratic public

The law, the state, and the economy

The labor question

The social gospel and social Christianity

Women and families in the new society

Progressivism triumphant in America

American progressivism triumphant in the world.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0872207854

0872207846

OCLC:

61879703

Publisher Number:

9780872207844