American Progressivism: A Reader

ISBN 10: 0739123033 / ISBN 13: 9780739123034

Published by Lexington Books, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: American Progressivism: A Reader
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0739123033
• ISBN 13: 9780739123034
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Ronald J. Pestritto is Charles and Lucia Shipley Chair in the American Constitution at Hillsdale College and author of Woodrow Wilson and the Roots of Modern Liberalism and Woodrow Wilson: The Essential Political Writings.

William J. Atto is assistant professor in the department of history at the University of Dallas.