American progressivism
Subtitle: a reader
By: edited and introduced by Ronald J. Pestritto and William J. Atto.
Contributors: Pestritto, Ronald J.; Atto, William J., 1967-
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Lanham, MD
Language: eng
Number of pages: 327
ISBN-13: 9780739123034; 9780739123041
Subjects: Progressivism (United States politics) -- History -- Sources; Political science -- United States -- History -- Sources; Political leadership -- United States -- History -- Sources; Democracy -- United States -- History -- Sources; United States -- Politics and government -- 1865-1933 -- Sources; United States -- Social policy -- Sources
Genres: Sources.
Description: American Progressivism is a one-volume edition of some of the most important essays, speeches, and book excerpts from the leading figures of national Progressivism. It is designed for classroom use, includes an accessible interpretive essay, and introduces each selection with a brief historical and conceptual background. The introductory essay is written with the student in mind, and addresses the important characteristics of Progressive thought and the role of Progressives in the development of the American political tradition. Students of American political thought, American politics, American history, the presidency, Congress, and political parties will find this reader to be an invaluable source for insight into Progressivism.--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes index.