Woodrow Wilson: The Essential Political WritingsLexington Books, 2005 - 279 páginas 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. |
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... choice . " Here , Wilson referred to the ancient account of the origin of regimes , an account that emphasized the statesmanship of the lawgiver as fundamental . He explained that the ancient idea of social organization relies too ...
... choice . " Here , Wilson referred to the ancient account of the origin of regimes , an account that emphasized the statesmanship of the lawgiver as fundamental . He explained that the ancient idea of social organization relies too ...
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... choices made by individuals , Wilson argued that history , in fact , leads to the permanent victory of modern democratic government . " Democracy seems about universally to prevail , " Wilson contended , because the democratic form of ...
... choices made by individuals , Wilson argued that history , in fact , leads to the permanent victory of modern democratic government . " Democracy seems about universally to prevail , " Wilson contended , because the democratic form of ...
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... choice had been the consequence of the spirit of the founding era . Wilson conceded that some genuine choice may have been exercised over minor issues— “ modifications " on questions of detail — but in general the founders ' so - called ...
... choice had been the consequence of the spirit of the founding era . Wilson conceded that some genuine choice may have been exercised over minor issues— “ modifications " on questions of detail — but in general the founders ' so - called ...
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... choice of the party and of the nation . " The president " is the only party nominee for whom the whole nation votes . . . . No one else represents the people as a whole , exercising a national choice . " The president is the " spokesman ...
... choice of the party and of the nation . " The president " is the only party nominee for whom the whole nation votes . . . . No one else represents the people as a whole , exercising a national choice . " The president is the " spokesman ...
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... choice both to coordinate the government and to manage the party . The problem such an arrangement raises is that the leader is expected to exert party discipline in governing , while the party itself has a much diminished con- trol ...
... choice both to coordinate the government and to manage the party . The problem such an arrangement raises is that the leader is expected to exert party discipline in governing , while the party itself has a much diminished con- trol ...
Contenido
Chapters 1 2 13 and 16 | 31 |
Christs Army | 71 |
Christian Progress | 73 |
Socialism and Democracy | 77 |
A Calendar of Great Americans | 81 |
An Address on Thomas Jefferson | 91 |
The Author and Signers of the Declaration of Independence | 97 |
Chapters 1 and 2 | 107 |
WantedA Party | 205 |
Leaders of Men | 211 |
The Study of Administration | 231 |
War Message to Congress | 251 |
Fourteen Points | 259 |
CHRONOLOGY OF WILSONS ACADEMIC WORK AND OTHER SELECTED EVENTS | 265 |
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY | 269 |
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Cabinet Government in the United States | 127 |
Chapter 2 and Conclusion | 141 |
Chapters 3 and 8 | 175 |
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