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1 online resource (288 pages) |
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Papers of Woodrow Wilson, Supplementary Volumes |
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Papers of Woodrow Wilson, Supplementary Volumes
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Preface; I. The Discovery of the Nation: Wilson's First Political Writings ; II. Wilson's Introduction to the Study of Politics and Political Economy ; III Preparing for Leadership: Congressional Government; IV Wilson's Study of Political Economy; V From Family to National Society: Wilson's Idea of the Democratic State; VI Legitimizing Administration in America; VII The Politics of American Historical Identity; VIII Wilson's Idea of American Patriotism; IX Modernizing the Liberal Tradition: Constitutional Government ; X Conclusion: Reconstructing the Nation |
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XI Essay on Historiography and MethodBibliography; Index |
| Summary |
Niels Thorsen argues that Woodrow Wilson was one of America's most important political scientists. Focusing on the period from Wilson's early years until he was elected Governor of New Jersey, this work shows why he deserves a prominent place in the history of American political thought, even apart from his later attainments in the political arena. His book Congressional Government, his seminal article on ""The Study of Public Administration, "" and his textbook on The State were important contributions during the formative years of academic political science in America. In contrast to those |
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Cover; Contents |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 -- Political and social views
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| SUBJECT |
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 -- Political and social views
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Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 fast |
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HISTORY -- United States -- 20th Century.
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HISTORY -- United States -- State & Local -- General.
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Political and social views
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781400859313 |
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140085931X |
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