America in the Progressive Era, 1890¿1917 av Lewis L. Gould, Courtney Q. Shah

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<P>Now in its second edition, <I>America in the Progressive Era, 1890¿1917</I> provides a readable, analytical narrative of the emergence, influence, and decline of the spirit of progressive reform that animated American politics and culture around the turn of the twentieth century.</P><P></P><P>Covering the turbulent 1890s to the American entry into World War I, the text examines the political, social, and cultural events of a period which set the agenda for American public life during the remainder of the twentieth century. This new edition places progressivism in a transatlantic context and gives more attention to voices outside the mainstream of party politics.</P><P></P><P>Key features include: </P><P></P><UL><P><LI>A clear account of the continuing debate in the United States over the role of government, citizenship, and the pursuit of social justice</LI><P></P><P><LI>A full examination of the impact of reform on women and minorities</LI><P></P><P><LI>A rich selection of document