Progressivism in America: Past, Present, and Future by David Woolner,Jack Thompson

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By David Woolner,Jack Thompson

For numerous many years conservatives set the political schedule within the usa, permitting them to concentration the dialog on themes similar to tax cuts, nationwide safety, and social concerns. it's more and more changing into obvious, even though, that this has all started to alter. components equivalent to the election of the 1st African-American President and the expanding range of the inhabitants, the dramatic upward push of source of revenue inequality, and the social liberalism of more youthful american citizens point out that revolutionary political principles are extra influential at the present time than at any element in 4 a long time. This ebook is the 1st to supply a entire assessment of revolutionary politics, combining historic research, a dialogue of coverage priorities this present day, and a survey of the demanding situations forward. that includes essays through prime students, analysts, and commentators, it really is an critical advisor to the tips and debates that might form American politics within the coming years.

With contributions from Joseph Stiglitz, E.J. Dionne, Jonathan adjust, Jacob Hacker, and Rosa Brooks

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