The Populist Vision
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Author Description
Introduction: Modern Times. Part One: Farmers. 1. Push And Energy: Boosterism And Rural Reform. 2. Knowledge And Power: Machinery Of Modern Education. 3. A Better Woman: Independence Of Thought And Action. 4. A Farmers' Trust: Cooperative Economies Of Scale. Part Two: Populists. 5. Business Politics: State Models And Political Frameworks. 6. Race Progress: Racial Ordering Of American Life. 7. Confederation: Labor, Urban, And Nonconformist Reform. 8. Shrine Of Science: Innovation In Populist Faith. Conclusion: Populist Defeat And Its Meaning. Sources. Modern Times -- I: Farmers -- Push And Energy: Boosterism And Rural Reform -- Knowledge And Power: Machinery Of Modern Education -- A Better Woman: Independence Of Thought And Action -- A Farmers' Trust: Cooperative Economies Of Scale -- Ii: Populists -- Business Politics: State Models And Political Frameworks -- Race Progress: Shaping A New Racial Order -- Confederation: Urban, Labor, And Nonconformist Reform -- Shrine Of Science: Innovation In Populist Faith -- Conclusion: Populist Defeat And Its Meaning. Charles Postel. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 349-377) And Index.
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THE THESIS
This work investigates the core question of how the American Populist movement of the late 19th century functioned as a modernizing force rather than a reactionary retreat from progress. Charles Postel, a historian specializing in American social and political movements, utilizes extensive archival research and primary source documentation to challenge the traditional view of Populists as anti-modern agrarian traditionalists. He argues that the movement was deeply invested in scientific innovation, cooperative economics, and educational reform, positioning Populism as a sophisticated attempt to navigate the challenges of a rapidly industrializing nation.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical analysis of the Farmers' Alliance and the People's Party in the late 19th century.
- Examination of cooperative economic models and their role in rural reform.
- Investigation into the intersection of Populist politics with contemporary views on education, science, and gender roles.
- Assessment of the movement's racial politics and its attempts to build coalitions with urban labor groups.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Historians and political scientists frequently cite this text as a significant re-evaluation of the Populist movement, noting its success in moving beyond simplistic characterizations of rural discontent. Experts highlight the book's rigorous use of primary sources to demonstrate the intellectual depth and modernizing ambitions of the Populist leadership.
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Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199724385
ISBN-13:
9780199724383
History
American History
Sociology
Populism
Middle class
Capitalism
Working class
Farmers
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