Progressivism: A Very Short Introduction

by Walter Nugent

Book Overview

After decades of conservative dominance, the election of Barack Obama may signal the beginning of a new progressive era. But what exactly is progressivism? What role has it played in the political, social, and economic history of America?

This very timely Very Short Introduction offers an engaging overview of progressivism in America--its origins, guiding principles, major leaders and major accomplishments. A many-sided reform movement that...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019531106X
• ISBN13: 9780195311068
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.3" x 6.8"