Publisher's Synopsis
The author explores America's periodic explosions of moral crusading called great awakenings. He clarifies the real ideas and philosophical forces that make up our politics, from liberty and virtue to populism and progressivism, showing how their interaction is now remaking US parties into something new. Will this realignment be a quick renewal as America adapts its politics for a future with new problems, or does it face years of disruption, dangerous movements, and chaotic politics before rebuilding? This book shows that, with a knowledge of history, Americans can help shape the politics of the coming decades and restore their trust in the American Dream.
