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Record Nr.

UNINA9910482012903321

Autore

Eisenach Eldon J

Titolo

The Lost Promise of Progressivism / Eldon J. Eisenach

Pubbl/distr/stampa

University Press of Kansas, 1994

Lawrence, Kan. : , : University Press of Kansas, , 1994

©1994

ISBN

9780700611041

0700611045

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (x, 291 pages)

Collana

American political thought

Disciplina

320.5

Soggetti

Progressismus

Politik

Progressivism (United States politics)

Politieke ideeën

Progressivisme

Politics and government

Electronic books.

United States

United States Politics and government 20th century

United States Politics and government 1865-1933

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Progressivism as National Regime -- The Nation as History and Destiny -- The Nation and Public Opinion -- Nation, Party Government, and Constitution -- Nation and Economy -- National Democracy and Personal Freedom -- Nation and World.

Sommario/riassunto

This is a provocative reconsideration of the intellectual origins of Progressivism as it developed from 1885 to the eve of World War I. Eldon Eisenach argues that the Progressives are far more important for our understanding of American culture than we've been led to believe and that they, in fact, established and shaped our most influential institutions - governmental, cultural, educational, religious, professional, economic, and journalistic - as we know them today.



Eisenach contends that, despite its demise as a galvanizing force in national party politics, Progressive thought remains a powerful influence in contemporary America. In particular, he shows how Progressive ideas resonate with current debates over individual rights and civic responsibilities, the relationship between the government and the economy, and America's international reputation.