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The American Left: Its Impact on Politics and Society since 1900
Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones
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Description for The American Left: Its Impact on Politics and Society since 1900
Hardcover. Only the American right has ever really recognised the potency of the American left. This book details the left's achievements, including the welfare state, opposing militarism, reshaping of American culture, black rights and civil liberties, awakening the USA to the dangers of fascism and great public enterprises such as the late Twin Towers. Num Pages: 246 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; JPFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 546.
This book shows how left-wing politics has shaped life in the USA, from the 1900s to the present day. Only the American right has ever really recognised the potency of the American left. Now, Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones fully details the left's numerous achievements, including the welfare state, opposing militarism, reshaping of American culture, black rights and civil liberties, awakening the USA to the dangers of fascism and great public enterprises such as the late Twin Towers. Jones tells the full story of the USA's left wing: how the socialists of the Old Left gave way by the 1960s to the anti-war ... Read more
This book shows how left-wing politics has shaped life in the USA, from the 1900s to the present day. Only the American right has ever really recognised the potency of the American left. Now, Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones fully details the left's numerous achievements, including the welfare state, opposing militarism, reshaping of American culture, black rights and civil liberties, awakening the USA to the dangers of fascism and great public enterprises such as the late Twin Towers. Jones tells the full story of the USA's left wing: how the socialists of the Old Left gave way by the 1960s to the anti-war ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
246
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780748668878
SKU
V9780748668878
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About Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones
Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones is professor emeritus of American History at the University of Edinburgh.
Reviews for The American Left: Its Impact on Politics and Society since 1900
'The American Left provides a sweeping overview of the American leftwing and socialist tradition since the late 19th century. It compellingly argues that progressives should cease to dismiss its importance. Instead they should acknowledge its ties with and enormous influence on American progressives. It shows that the American left has made a large contribution to the American Welfare State, changes ... Read more