Progressivism in America : past, present and future / edited by David B. Woolner and John M. Thompson.

Other author Woolner, David B., 1955-
Other author Thompson, John M., 1977-
Format Book
PublicationOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, [2016]
Descriptionxxii, 254 pages : charts, map ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents 1. TR, Wilson, and the origins of the progressive tradition / Charles Postel -- 2. Franklin Roosevelt and the progressive tradition / Alan Brinkley and David B. Woolner -- 3. From the politics of hope to the politics of frustration : FDR's legacy and the quandaries of postwar liberalism / Kevin Mattson -- 4. Progressive politics and the rise of the modern right / John M. Thompson -- 5. Progressivism and government : building the case for a dignified and decent life for all / Jeff Madrick -- 6. Financial reform after the 2008 crisis / Michael Konczal -- 7. Reopening the American system / Mark Schmitt -- 8. Insecurity, austerity, and the American social contract / Jacob S. Hacker -- 9. Labor, race, gender, and poverty in America / Dorian T. Warren -- 10. Crafting a progressive foreign policy in today's world / Rosa Brooks -- 11. The progressive tradition and the problem of global warming / Mark Lytle -- 12. Bringing human rights and women's rights home : from the Roosevelt era to the present / Ellen Chesler -- 13. Barack Obama : Progressive? / Jonathan Alter -- 14. Really existing progressivism : its strengths and weaknesses in America / Christopher Caldwell -- 15. A progressive agenda for the twenty-first century / Joseph E. Stiglitz -- 16. The way forward : progressive problems, progressive hopes / E.J. Dionne Jr. and Elizabeth Thom.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Genre/formHistory.
LCCN 2015016948
ISBN9780190231415 (alk. paper)
ISBN0190231416 (alk. paper)
Standard identifier# 40026274771

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Joyner General Stacks JK271 .P76 2016 ✔ Available Place Hold