The New Progressive Era: Toward a Fair and Deliberative Democracy

by Peter Levine

Book Overview

A century ago, Americans launched a period of civic renewal and political reform. Today, amid deep dissatisfaction with our major institutions, there are signs that a new movement may revive the spirit of the original Progressive Era. Peter Levine draws inspiration from the great Progressive leader Robert M. La Follete, Sr., and his circle, which included John Dewey, Jane Addams, and Louis Brandeis. He discusses the shortcomings of this group as well...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0847695743
• ISBN13: 9780847695744
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.9"