Apostle of Human Progress - Lester Frank Ward and American Political Thought, 1841-1913

In Apostle of Human Progress, Edward C. Rafferty presents the first full scale intellectual portrait of Ward. Rafferty shows how Ward's thought laid the foundations for the modern administrative state, and brings out his contributions to twentieth century American liberalism. Classic and comprehensive, this work is ideal for everyone interested in the history of American ideas and thinkers.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Introduction: A Life Apart From Circumstantial Things Chapter 3 Self-Made Men, 1841-1862 Chapter 4 An Equal Chance in the Race of Life, 1861-1870 Chapter 5 The Land of Birds and Flowers, 1870-1879 Chapter 6 Restless Skepticism, 1880-1883 Chapter 7 A True National Philosophy, 1883-1887 Chapter 8 The Great Social Problem, 1886-1893 Chapter 9 Spencer-Smashing at Washington, 1894-1900 Chapter 10 Gulliver Among the Lilliputians, 1900-1913 Chapter 11 Conclusion: Glimpses of the Cosmos

About the author

By Edward C. Rafferty

Summary

Lester Frank Ward is regarded as one of the greatest thinkers of the late 19th century. This work covers how Ward's thought laid the foundations for the modern administrative state, and brings out his contributions to 20th century American liberalism.

Product details

• Authors: Edward C Rafferty, Edward C. Rafferty, Edward C. (Assistant Professor of Social Science Rafferty, Rafferty Edward C.
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.06.2003
• EAN: 9780742522169
• ISBN: 978-0-7425-2216-9
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 233 mm x 26 mm
• Weight: 608 g
• Series: American Intellectual Culture; American Intellectual Culture
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; USA, History of Ideas, 20th Century, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, HISTORY / Social History, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Political science & theory, United States of America, USA, Political science and theory