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Karen Pastorello - The Progressives: Activism and Reform in American Society, 1893 - 1917 - 9781118651070 - V9781118651070
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The Progressives: Activism and Reform in American Society, 1893 - 1917

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Description for The Progressives: Activism and Reform in American Society, 1893 - 1917 Paperback. The Progressives offers comprehensive coverage of the origins, evolution, and notable events that came to define the pivotal period of American history known as the Progressive Era. Integrating themes of class, race, ethnicity, and gender throughout, it provides a concise, engaging account of a fascinating era in U.S. Series: The American History Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 142 x 13. Weight in Grams: 304.

The Progressives offers comprehensive coverage of the origins, evolution, and notable events that came to define the pivotal period of American history known as the Progressive Era.

  • Offers a rich, in-depth analysis of who the progressives were and the process through which they identified and attacked social, economic, and political injustices
  • Features an up-to-date synthesis of the literature of the field including comprehensive treatment of the role of women in the Progressive Movement
  • Considers the movement's enduring impact – and how its vision for a better society became transfixed in the American social consciousness and helped to create the modern welfare state
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  • Integrates themes of class, race, ethnicity, and gender throughout, offering a concise and engaging account of a fascinating era in U.S. history that forever changed the relationship between a democratic government and its citizens
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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781118651070
SKU
V9781118651070
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1

About Karen Pastorello
Karen Pastorello is Professor of History and Women and Gender Studies at Tompkins Cortland Community College (SUNY) where she directs the Honors Program. She is the author of A Power Among Them: Bessie Abramowitz Hillman and the Making of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America (2008).

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