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The Radical Middle Class: Populist Democracy and the Question of Capitalism in Progressive Era Portland, Oregon
Robert D. Johnston
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Description for The Radical Middle Class: Populist Democracy and the Question of Capitalism in Progressive Era Portland, Oregon
Paperback. Seeks to uncover the democratic, populist, and even anticapitalist legacy of the middle class. By examining, in particular, the independent small business sector or petite bourgeoisie, using Progressive Era Portland, Oregon, as a case study, this book shows that class still matters in America. Series: Politics and Society in Modern America. Num Pages: 424 pages, 37 halftones. 13 tables. 12 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWR; HBTB; JFSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 628.
America has a long tradition of middle-class radicalism, albeit one that intellectual orthodoxy has tended to obscure. The Radical Middle Class seeks to uncover the democratic, populist, and even anticapitalist legacy of the middle class. By examining in particular the independent small business sector or petite bourgeoisie, using Progressive Era Portland, Oregon, as a case study, Robert Johnston shows that class still matters in America. But it matters only if the politics and culture of the leading player in affairs of class, the middle class, is dramatically reconceived. This book is a powerful combination of intellectual, business, labor, medical, and, ... Read more
America has a long tradition of middle-class radicalism, albeit one that intellectual orthodoxy has tended to obscure. The Radical Middle Class seeks to uncover the democratic, populist, and even anticapitalist legacy of the middle class. By examining in particular the independent small business sector or petite bourgeoisie, using Progressive Era Portland, Oregon, as a case study, Robert Johnston shows that class still matters in America. But it matters only if the politics and culture of the leading player in affairs of class, the middle class, is dramatically reconceived. This book is a powerful combination of intellectual, business, labor, medical, and, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
Series
Politics and Society in Modern America
Number of Pages
424
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691126005
SKU
V9780691126005
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About Robert D. Johnston
Robert D. Johnston is Director of the Teaching of History Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Reviews for The Radical Middle Class: Populist Democracy and the Question of Capitalism in Progressive Era Portland, Oregon
Winner of the 2002 President's Book Award, Social Science History Association "[A] magnificent work of political and historical reconstruction... The excitement of this book lies in its engaging combination of passion and rigor."
Jeffrey Sklansky, Reviews in American History The Radical Middle Class credits the lower middle class with providing the leadership and grassroots support for a variety of reform and ... Read more
Jeffrey Sklansky, Reviews in American History The Radical Middle Class credits the lower middle class with providing the leadership and grassroots support for a variety of reform and ... Read more