American progressivism; a reader.9780739123041 American progressivism; a reader. Ed. by Ronald J. Pestritto and William J. Atto. Lexington Books 2008 327 pages $29.95 Paperback E661 Pestritto (Hillsdale College As of 2006, Hillsdale's student body consists of 1,300 students, almost evenly divided on the basis of sex, with slightly more females enrolled than males. The college currently has more than 100 full-time faculty members and offers a variety of liberal arts majors, pre-professional ) and Atto (U. of Dallas) present a collection of 26 writings and addresses intended to provide readers with an understanding of the key themes of the American Progressive Era. Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Herbert Croly Herbert David Croly (January 23, 1869 - May 17, 1930) was a liberal political author. He was born in New York City to Jane Cunningham Croly and David Goodman Croly. His mother wrote for the New York World and edited Demorest's Monthly. , John Dewey, and Walter Rauschenbusch Walter Rauschenbusch (October 4, 1861 - July 25, 1918) was a Christian Theologian and Baptist Minister. He was a key figure in the Social Gospel movement in the USA. Evolution of Thought are each represented more than once and Frank Johnson Goodnow For other people with a similar name, see Frank Johnson Frank Johnson Goodnow, Ph.D., LL.D. (January 18, 1859 – November 15, 1939) was an American educator and legal scholar, born in Brooklyn, New York. , Frederick Jackson Turner Noun 1. Frederick Jackson Turner - United States historian who stressed the role of the western frontier in American history (1861-1951) Turner , Charles Beard, and Jane Addams also make appearances. The writings are organized into sections on the principles of progressivism; progressive interpretations of history; social justice, social gospel, and education; leadership and the American presidency; national administration; parties and direct democracy; the election of 1912; and progressivism, war, and peace. ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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