When America Was Great
The Fighting Faith of Liberalism in Post-War America
Published on 1. January 2005
256 pages
978-1-135-93676-1 (ISBN)
Description
A sweeping intellectual history that will make us rethink postwar politics and culture, When America Was Greatprofiles the thinkers and writers who crafted a new American liberal tradition in a conservative era -- from historians Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., and C. Vann Woodward, to economist John Kenneth Galbraith and theologian Reinhold Niebuhr.
A compelling tale that will redefine the word "liberal" for a new generation, Mattson retraces the intellectual journey of these towering figures. They served in the Second World War. They opposed communism but also wanted to make America's poor visible to the affluent society. Contrary to those who characterize liberals as naive or sentimental "bleeding hearts," they had a tough-minded and nuanced vision that stressed both human limitations and hope. They felt America should stand for something more than just a strong economy.
A compelling tale that will redefine the word "liberal" for a new generation, Mattson retraces the intellectual journey of these towering figures. They served in the Second World War. They opposed communism but also wanted to make America's poor visible to the affluent society. Contrary to those who characterize liberals as naive or sentimental "bleeding hearts," they had a tough-minded and nuanced vision that stressed both human limitations and hope. They felt America should stand for something more than just a strong economy.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
1 Illustrations, color
File size
1,53 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-135-93676-1 (9781135936761)
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03/2006
1st Edition
Routledge
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10/2004
1st Edition
Routledge
€206.40
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Person
Kevin Mattson
Content
Introduction: Endings and Beginings 1. Characters: The Unspoken Virtues of Liberalism 2. Enemies: The Integrity of Liberal Anti-Communism 3. Values: The Pay-Offs and Problems of Pluralism 4. Loves: The Nation as Beloved Community 5. Hopes: Liberalism and The Quality of Public Life 6. Tragedies and Conclusion 7. Epilogue
