The Social And Political Thought of American Progressivism (American Heritage Series)

Eisenach's selection of primary sources illustrates the origins, ambitions, and political legacy of the American Progressivism movement (1844-1932), while his Introduction offers a history of the movement and a brief discussion of recent historiographical debates. 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.--back Cover. 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. Edited, With An Introduction, By Eldon J. Eisenach. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Title Page......Page 4 Copyright Page......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 Introduction......Page 8 A Preface to Progressivism......Page 22 A Democratic People with Common National Goals......Page 39 The New Social and Political Economy......Page 60 Creating an Ethic of Interconnectedness and a Democratic Public......Page 92 The Law, the State, and the Economy......Page 133 The Labor Question......Page 168 The Social Gospel and Social Christianity......Page 197 Women and Families in the New Society......Page 231 Progressivism Triumphant in America......Page 264 American Progressivism Triumphant in the World......Page 308 Index......Page 339 Acknowledgments......Page 352