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Transcending the new woman Transcending the new woman Charlotte J. Rich "Examines multiethnic women writers' responses to the ideal of the New Woman in America at the dawn of the twentieth century, opening up a world of literary texts that lend new insight, revealing how… OL12512567W
America enters the world America enters the world Page Smith A people's history of the Progressive Era and World War I. OL1361298W
Living constitution, dying faith Living constitution, dying faith Bradley C. S. Watson Examines how the “living” Constitution arose from social Darwinism and pragmatism in the late nineteenth century. Explains how and why contemporary jurisprudence is so alien to the constitutionalis… OL13773425W
Left for dead Left for dead Michael Tomasky There was once a familiar American left. Progressive unions, the civil rights movement, the women's movement, campaigns against poverty, war and other ills - all were recently a part of our national … OL15843742W
Kabuki democracy Kabuki democracy Eric Alterman Alterman asks why President Obama has been unable to deliver on the promise of the 2008 campaign. He argues that while Obama's compromises have disappointed many of his supporters, his failure is pri… OL15945930W
The Gilded Age and Progressive Era The Gilded Age and Progressive Era William A. Link "This volume presents documents that illustrate the variety of experiences and themes involved in the transformation of American political, economic, and social systems during the Gilded Age and Prog… OL16126684W
The Bully Pulpit The Bully Pulpit Doris Kearns Goodwin From the country’s leading presidential historian, The Bully Pulpit is a masterful and deeply insightful study of presidents – freshly told through the decades-long and complicated friendship of Theo… OL16809235W
Our Revolution Our Revolution Bernie Sanders "When Bernie Sanders began his race for the presidency, it was considered by the political establishment and the media to be a "fringe" campaign, something not to be taken seriously. After all, he wa… OL17611779W
Young Bob Young Bob Patrick J. Maney "Any list of best United States Senators would have to include "Young Bob" La Follette, whose career spanned the tumultuous years from Coolidge prosperity, through the Great Depression and World War … OL1867626W
The Age of urban reform The Age of urban reform Michael H. Ebner,Eugene M. Tobin viii, 213 p. : ill. ; 23 cm OL19434417W
The political mind The political mind George Lakoff This volume attempts to harness cognitive science to rally progressive politicians and voters by contending that conservatives have framed the debate on vital issues more effectively than liberals. A… OL1953000W
Populist nationalism Populist nationalism Karen A. J. Miller xvi, 198 p. ; 25 cm OL1968523W
The muckrakers and the Progressive Era The muckrakers and the Progressive Era Laurie Collier Hillstrom "Provides a detailed account of the muckraking movement in early twentieth-century American journalism and its contribution to progressive reforms. Explores how the muckraking tradition and progressi… OL19889385W
Children and youth during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era Children and youth during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era James Alan Marten "In the decades after the Civil War, urbanization, industrialization, and immigration marked the start of the Gilded Age, a period of rapid economic growth but also social upheaval. Reformers respond… OL19988443W
Alaska in the Progressive Age Alaska in the Progressive Age Thomas L. Alton The growth of modern-day Alaska began with the Klondike gold discovery in 1896. Over the course of the next two decades, as prospectors, pioneers, and settlers rushed in, Alaska developed its agricul… OL21209488W
The age of reform The age of reform Richard Hofstadter This book is a landmark in American political thought. It examines the passion for progress and reform that colored the entire period from 1890 to 1940 -- with startling and stimulating results. it s… OL24247106W
Emily's List Emily's List Kristen Nehemiah Horst "Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. EMILY's List is a left-wing political action committee (PAC) in the Un… OL31213636W
"The world of hope" "The world of hope" David B. Danbom x, 277 p. ; 24 cm OL3518454W
The Federal Reserve Act The Federal Reserve Act Melanie Ann Apel Discusses the Federal Reserve Act, why it was needed, and what it accomplished. OL499776W
The Promise of American Life The Promise of American Life Herbert Croly "The Promise of American Life was first published in 1909. It had an immediate and extensive influence on what social historians call the Progressive Era. At the dawn of the New Deal Era, Felix Frank… OL8730039W
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