| Woodrow Wilson: The Essential Political Writings Contributor(s): Pestritto, Ronald J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0739109510 ISBN-13: 9780739109519 Publisher: Lexington Books OUR PRICE: $52.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2005 Annotation: Woodrow Wilson's contribution to American foreign policy is well known, but his role in the development of American political thought and institutions is less recognized. In this volume, Ronald J. Pestritto, a scholar of Wilson and of American political thought, presents and introduces the statesman and president's seminal essays on such topics as a theory of the state; the idea of political liberty and the purpose of government; reforming Congress, the presidency, and political parties; and leadership in politics and administration. This volume shows us the development of a great American leader's political understanding and ideals. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Essays - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
| Dewey: 973.913 |
| LCCN: 2004027468 |
| Physical Information: 0.91" H x 6.04" W x 8.9" (0.92 lbs) 268 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Chronological Period - 1920's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Woodrow Wilson's contribution to American foreign policy is well known, but his role in the development of American political thought and institutions is less recognized. In this volume, Wilson scholar Ronald J. Pestritto presents and introduces the statesman and president's seminal essays on such topics as: state theory; the idea of political liberty and the purpose of government; reform of Congress, the presidency, and political parties; and leadership in politics and administration. This collection makes available in a single volume the most relevant political speeches and writings of this important American leader. It will serve students and scholars as both useful teaching tool and invaluable reference source on the twenty-eighth president of the United States. |