Recent Gains in American Civilization

"Recent Gains in American Civilization" is a comprehensive exploration of social and cultural advancements in the United States during the early 20th century. Edited by Kirby Page, this volume brings together an array of distinguished critics and thinkers to analyze the progress made across various sectors of American life, including government, industry, education, religion, and the arts.The collected essays examine how the nation transitioned through the post-war era, seeking to identify positive shifts in the collective American consciousness and social structure. Contributors delve into topics such as scientific discovery, race relations, and the evolving role of internationalism in American policy. By offering a multi-faceted view of contemporary life in 1928, the work serves as a significant historical document that captures the optimism and critical self-reflection of the Progressive Era.This collection provides valuable insights into the intellectual landscape of the period, documenting the efforts of reformers and scholars to navigate the complexities of a rapidly modernizing society. It remains an essential resource for those interested in the history of American thought and the socio-political development of the United States between the World Wars.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 376, Paperback, Tradd Street Press