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  • ISBN:
    0739123041
  • ISBN-13:
    9780739123041
  • PUB. DATE:
    May 2008
  • PUBLISHER:
    The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Inc
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American Progressivism by Ronald J. Pestritto (Editor), William Atto (Editor)

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An Excellent Book for Study, Research, and Funby NickTP

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This book is not written by any one person. This actually surprised many of my high school class mates who couldn't understand how anyone could find this book to be fun.

This book has been put together by editors Ronald J. Pestritto and William J. Atto. The two of them together combined writings, speeches, etc. from a number of different progressive politicians, activists, and theorists.

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A must read if you want to know and understand one of the most critical periods of American historyby FoundersConservative

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This is a must read for anybody who wants to understand what a progressive is. And what large effect they have had, and are having on American politics. This book can be a little hard to read but, it is worth the extra effort. It is very well researched and has the sources for all its facts, information, and writings. Please since this issue is so important, read this book.

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American Progressivism

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  • Pub. Date: May 2008
  • Publisher: The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Inc
  • Sales Rank: 369,644

Synopsis

American Progressivism is a one-volume edition of some of the most important essays, speeches, and book excerpts from the leading figures of national Progressivism. It is designed for classroom use, includes an accessible interpretive essay, and introduces each selection with a brief historical and conceptual background. The introductory essay is written with the student in mind, and addresses the important characteristics of Progressive thought and the role of Progressives in the development of the American political tradition. Students of American political thought, American politics, American history, the presidency, Congress, and political parties will find this reader to be an invaluable source for insight into Progressivism.

Biography

Ronald J. Pestritto is Charles and Lucia Shipley Chair in the American Constitution at Hillsdale College and author of Woodrow Wilson and the Roots of Modern Liberalism and Woodrow Wilson: The Essential Political Writings. William J. Atto is assistant professor in the department of history at the University of Dallas.