Stromquist, Shelton
Reinventing The People: The Progressive Movement and the Problem of Class (The Working Class in American History)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780252072697
- author:
- Stromquist, Shelton
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Illinois Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm
- Genre:
- American history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Shelton Stromquist's comprehensive study of the Progressive movement challenges the idea of social harmony through democratic renewal. The author argues that the movement's promise was hindered by the persistence of class conflict in America, which ultimately led to the marginalization of new immigrants and African Americans. Stromquist examines the diverse arenas of social reform, politics, labor regulation, and "race improvement" undertaken by Progressive reformers. He contends that despite their differing programs, they shared a common language of social reconciliation, which relied on an imagined civic community ("the People") that transcended parochial class and political loyalties. This book provides a nuanced understanding of the Progressive movement's ideology and its limitations, shedding light on the enduring impact of class conflict on American society.
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