Progressives On The Hudson : Their Impac

State University of New York Press

Progressives on the HudsonTheir Impact on New York State Politics and Policy\nAuthor(s): Michael A. Armato\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: State University of New York Press, United States\nImprint: State University of New York Press\nISBN-13: 9798855802535, 979-8855802535\nSynopsis\nChronicles the civic endeavors of progressive political activists in New York's Hudson Valley.\n\nDrawing on riveting firsthand accounts, Progressives on the Hudson highlights the influence of progressives in campaigns and elections, political parties, nongovernmental organizations, and the policy arena. Michael A. Armato explores these activities in the context of structural factors unique to the state of New York. Beyond simply serving as a study of one of New York's most historic regions, Armato shows that progressive civic engagement is not confined to America's largest cities. And, even more broadly, he provides readers with an in-depth discussion of progressive political ideology and illustrates tha.