Progressivism [electronic resource] : a very short introduction / Walter Nugent

Author:: Nugent, Walter T. K.
Published:: New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2010.
Physical Description:: 1 online resource (144 pages) : illustrations

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Very short introductions ; 223

Summary:

After decades of conservative dominance, the election of Barack Obama may signal the beginning of a new progressive era. But what exactly is progressivism? This book offers an engaging overview of progressivism in America, including its origins guiding principles, major leaders, and major accomplishments.

Subject(s):

Progressivism (United States politics)—History—19th century
Progressivism (United States politics)—History—20th century
United States—Politics and government—1865-1933

ISBN:

9780199365579 (ebook)

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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