Michael Willrich of Brandeis University investigates the birth of the modern welfare state, exploring a time when so many ideas we now regard as "common sense" found their origins. Willrich pays special attention to two court cases: Lochner v. New York (1905) and Muller v. Oregon (1908).
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Michael Willrich of Brandeis University investigates the birth of the modern welfare state, exploring a time when so many ideas we now regard as "common sense" found their origins. Willrich pays special attention to two court cases: Lochner v. New York (1905) and Muller v. Oregon (1908).
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Professor Karen Sawislak reviews the history of women in the workplace and women's work during the 19th century in the U.S. She looks at changes over this period and how this history is perceived and taught today.
Editor John B. Judis discusses the foreign policy of George W. Bush and his War on Terrorism in relation to previous foreign policy trends in the U.S., from the early U.S. of the Founding Fathers onwards.
Professor John Moser considers the foreign policy of Woodrow Wilson, looking at his attempts to interject idealism into international affairs and whether these were naive or legitimate efforts.
To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Thursday, July 15th, 9:00 am-10:30 am session; and select either the RealAudio image or link in the gray bar to the left of the main body of text.
Professors Sidney Milkis and Marc Landy look at the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt and the presidential campaigns of William Jennings Bryan. Milkis and Landy use the beliefs and platforms of the two figures to compare the political ideologies of populists and progressives.
To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Wednesday, July 14th, 9:00 am-10:30 am session; and select the corresponding RealAudio link to the left.
Dr. Charles Kesler traces the history of liberalism in the U.S., looking at its origins in progressivism and its opposition to conservatism.
To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Thursday, August seventh, 7:30 pm guest lecture; and select the RealAudio link to the left of the main body of text.
Professors Ronald J. Pestritto and Lance Robinson explore political progressive thought in relation to the U.S. party system. They compare and contrast the views of Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, and progressive author Herbert Croly and the reforms of the party system each suggested.
To listen to this lecture, scroll to session 11, and select the RealAudio link to the left of the main body of text.
Professors Ronald J. Pestritto and Lance Robinson explore the history of political progressivism and the U.S. Supreme Court. They examine what progressives have defined as the ideal role of the judicial system, as well as Court decisions that have been in line with this role. They look at writings including those of Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt.
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Professor Lance Robinson explores Theodore Roosevelt's political progressive beliefs, especially on voting reform and direct democracy. He also looks at the writings of progressive author Herbert Croly.
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