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Woodrow Wilson and the Roots of Modern Liberalism (American Intellectual Culture) | 
 enlarge | Author: Ronald J. Pestritto
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 28719
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 296
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.5
ISBN: 0742515176
Dewey Decimal Number: 320.513092
EAN: 9780742515178
ASIN: 0742515176
Publication Date: January 28, 2005
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Woodrow Wilson and the Roots of Modern Liberalism highlights Wilson's sharp departure from the traditional principles of American government, most notably the Constitution. Ronald J. Pestritto persuasively argues that Wilson's unfailing criticism places him clearly in line with the Progressives' assault on the original principles of American constitutionalism. Drawing primarily from early writings and speeches that Wilson made during his years as a scholar, Pestritto examines the future president's clear and consistent ideologies that laid the foundation for later actions taken as a public leader.
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Unique interpretation June 16, 2007
33 out of 36 found this review helpful
This only being the third book I've read on Woodrow Wilson's political thought, I was struck by its argument--Wilson subverted the ideas of the Founders by his progressivism and his progressive thought is consistent throughout his writings (cf. Thorsen). Arguing that Wilson significantly diverged from the political thought of the Founders, Pestritto is critical of Wilson and brings to bear upon his argument insightful context that had a substantial influence upon Wilson's intellect. Pestritto is convincing throughout and each of his chapters are clearly organized so that the reader easily follows. One thing I had a hard time buying was the weight he gave Hegel in Wilson's thought. Nevertheless, the book is deeply read in the primary literature and is conversant with the secondary. I found it helpful in writing a paper and looking for how to approach Wilson's writings, in terms of specific pieces and interpretation, and where to look for other sources.
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