America in the Progressive Era 1890–1917

<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>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>Key features include: </p><ul> <p> </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> <li>A full examination of the impact of reform on women and minorities</li> <p> </p> <li>A rich selection of documents that allow the historical actors to communicate with today’s readers</li> <p> </p> <li>An extensive updated bibliography providing a valuable guide to additional reading and research </li> </ul><p>Based on the most recent scholarship and written to be read by students this book will be of interest to students of American History and Political History.</p>