American Progressivism: A Reader

About this book

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.