| Author |
Croly, Herbert David, 1869-1930 |
| Title |
The Promise of American Life
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Promise_of_American_Life
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 34.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"The Promise of American Life" by Herbert Croly is a political and social analysis published in the early 20th century. The book examines the underlying ideals that define American identity, advocating for a democratic future based on individualism and collective responsibility. Croly emphasizes the challenge of achieving this promise amidst changing social and economic realities. At the start of the work, Croly explores the deeply ingrained patriotism of Americans and their unwavering belief in the potential of their country as the "Land of Promise." He critiques the superficial optimism that views this promise as a predetermined success, arguing instead that it requires active effort and moral responsibility to be fulfilled. He questions what this promise entails for Americans, examining both the expectations and the obligations tied to it. The opening sets the stage for a broader discussion about the evolving American character and the political ideals of democracy, individualism, and community engagement, asserting that the realization of the American Promise is not automatic but must be cultivated through conscientious effort and reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
JA: Political science: Political science
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| Subject |
United States -- Politics and government
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| Subject |
United States -- Social conditions -- 1865-1918
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| Subject |
Political science -- United States -- History
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| Subject |
Progressivism (United States politics)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14422 |
| Release Date |
Dec 22, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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