The Cause : : the Fight for American Liberalism From Franklin Roosevelt to Barack Obama
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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?".
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.
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PUBLISHED
New York : Viking, 2012.
Year Published: 2012
Description: xi, 561 p. ; 24 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9780670023431
0670023434
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Mattson, Kevin, 1966-
SUBJECTS
Liberalism -- History -- 20th century.
Liberalism -- History -- 21st century.
United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
United States -- Politics and government -- 21st century.