The Progressive Movement: A Non-Partisan, Comprehensive Discussion of Current Tendencies in American Politics (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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402 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.82 inches. In Stock.
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- Title
- The Progressive Movement: A Non-Partisan, Comprehensive Discussion of Current Tendencies in American Politics (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Witt, Benjamin Parke de
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- Brand New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330686683
- ISBN 13
- 9781330686683
- Item weight
- 0.54 kilograms
Explore the roots and reforms of a pivotal social force.
This non-fiction study examines how the progressive movement emerged from political, social, and economic pressures and how it shaped reforms across the nation, states, and cities. It explains the movement’s three distinct phases and why reformers pushed for new tools to broaden public influence over government. In clear, accessible terms, the book traces the origins of progressive ideas from the formation of early constitutions to modern demands for greater citizen control. It covers key reforms such as direct primaries, the initiative, referendum, and recall, and it explains why municipal and state leaders pursued plans like mothers’ pensions, minimum wage laws, and the city manager system. The voice remains thoughtful and non-partisan, aiming to clarify complex debates without oversimplification.
- How progressives define their movement and the issues that unify reformers across parties.
- The measures proposed to give people more power in nominating candidates and in post-election policy decisions.
- Prominent reforms and their adoption in different regions, with attention to the arguments for and against each.
- Context for understanding why reform ideas gained momentum in the nation, the states, and cities.
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Revaluation Books
Exeter, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since January 6, 2003
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