Shaping modern liberalism: Herbert Croly and progressive thought

by Stettner, Edward A.

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Title Statements

Full title :Shaping modern liberalism : Herbert Croly and progressive thought / Edward A. Stettner.

Summary

In this first full-length study of Herbert Croly's political theory, Edward Stettner analyzes Croly's writings and examines the events, experiences, and people that influenced his thinking. Croly, founder of The New Republic, expounded on issues from the nationalization of railroads to the Espionage Act in his search for a middle way between socialism and capitalism. Stettner illustrates how Croly's political theory influenced the editorial position of one of the leading liberal journals and how his thought in turn was modified in reaction to national and world events during the progressive era. Stettner emphasizes how Croly was drawn to the conclusion that a strong national government and individual rights could indeed coexist - if not always serenely - in a democratic society, consequently helping to establish the framework for modern liberalism.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©1993.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):University Press of Kansas
Place of Publication:Lawrence, Kan
Language:eng
Publication Date:©1993.

The Physical Object

Description:xi, 225 pages ; : 24 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0700605800, 9780700605804
oclc:ocm26635102
LC Classification:JC251.C76
Dewey Decimal:320.5/13/0973

1. Introduction -- 2. Years of Preparation -- 3. Political Theory and "The Promise of American Life" -- 4. "The Promise" and Reform Politics -- 5. Progressivism and "Progressive Democracy" -- 6. Domestic Liberalism in a "New Republic" -- 7. Liberalism and War -- 8. Liberalism in an "Age of Normalcy" -- 9. Conclusions.

Subjects

Croly, Herbert David History Liberalism Liberalism -- History. -- United States Libéralisme -- Histoire. -- États-Unis Liberalismus Progressisme -- Histoire. -- États-Unis Progressismus Progressivism (United States politics) Progressivism (United States politics) … United States USA