Buch, Englisch, 242 Seiten, Format (B × H): 163 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 540 g
The Fighting Faith of Liberalism in Post-War America
Buch, Englisch, 242 Seiten, Format (B × H): 163 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 540 g
ISBN: 978-0-415-94775-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
A sweeping intellectual history that will make us rethink postwar politics and culture, When America Was Great profiles 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 naïve 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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Introduction: Endings and Beginings1. Characters: The Unspoken Virtues of Liberalism2. Enemies: The Integrity of Liberal Anti-Communism3. Values: The Pay-Offs and Problems of Pluralism 4. Loves: The Nation as Beloved Community5. Hopes: Liberalism and The Quality of Public Life 6. Tragedies and Conclusion 7. Epilogue
