| Description |
xi, 561 pages ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 475-541) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: nothing to fear -- Henry, Harry, and Eleanor: three faces of liberalism -- "Scare Hell" -- "The self-righteous delusions of innocence" -- Patient, firm, and vigilant -- The best years of our lives -- The two Joes -- Eggheads in the wilderness -- We shall overcome -- The liberal hour -- Master of disaster -- Paranoia strikes deep in the heartland -- In the darkness at the edge of town -- Maximum feasible misunderstanding -- "A government as good as its people" -- Where's the beef? -- A place called "hope" -- What's the matter with America? -- Hope and change?". |
| Summary |
A history of American liberalism since the Great Depression traces the pivotal roles of leading contributors, describing how their ambitions, flaws, and successes have shaped the nation's government, media, and culture. |
| Subject |
Liberalism -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Liberalism -- United States -- History -- 21st century.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 21st century.
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| Added Author |
Mattson, Kevin, 1966-
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| ISBN |
9780670023431 |
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0670023434 |
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