Publisher's Synopsis
The Promise of American Life is a book written by Herbert Croly, which was first published in 1909. The book is a political manifesto that outlines Croly's vision for the future of the United States. Croly argues that the American political system needs to be reformed in order to better serve the needs of the people. He believes that the government should play a more active role in promoting social and economic equality, and that individualism should be balanced with a sense of community and cooperation.Croly's book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a historical overview of American politics, tracing the development of the country's political institutions and the rise of individualism. The second part outlines Croly's vision for the future of American politics, arguing that the government should take a more active role in promoting the common good. The third part discusses the practical steps that need to be taken in order to achieve Croly's vision.Overall, The Promise of American Life is a seminal work in American political thought. It has been praised for its insights into the nature of American democracy and its contributions to the development of progressive politics in the United States. The book continues to be widely read and debated today, and its ideas continue to influence political discourse in the United States.1910. Contents: What is the Promise of American Life?; The Federalists and the Republicans; The Democrats and the Whigs; Slavery and American Nationality; The Contemporary Situation; Reform and the Reformers; Reconstruction; Its Conditions and Purposes; Nationality and Democracy; The American Democracy and Its National Principle; A National Foreign Policy; Problems or Reconstruction-Part I.; Problems or Reconstruction-Part II.; and Conclusions-The Individual and the National Purpose.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
