Social and Political Thought of American Progressivism

Download or read book Social and Political Thought of American Progressivism written by Eldon J. Eisenach and published by Hackett Publishing. This book was released on 2006-03-15 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 (1886–1924). 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.