Bibliograph

The age of reform, from Bryan to F.D.R

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Label

The age of reform, from Bryan to F.D.R

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The age of reform

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

285642

Series statement

Vintage Books

Sub title

from Bryan to F.D.R

Summary

This analysis of the reform movements in American politics from 1890-1940 reviews: (1) The agrarian uprising that found its expression in the Populist movement of the 1890's; (2) The Progressive movement from about 1900 to 1914; (3) The New Deal of the 1930's. Emphasis is placed upon the ideas of the leading political reformers, their aims and techniques, and the combined effect of all of these things upon American thinking

Table Of Contents

The agrarian myth and commercial realities -- The folklore of populism -- From pathos to parity -- The status revolution and progressive leaders -- The progressive impulse -- The struggle over organization -- From Progressivism to the New Deal

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