About the book
Chronicles the civic endeavors of progressive political activists in New York's Hudson Valley.
Drawing 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 that while progressives share some common ideas, they are by no means a monolith. Offering readers a rich description of civic life in the Hudson Valley, as told by progressive activists, and supplemented by local news sources and primary documents, Progressives on the Hudson skillfully contributes to our understanding of civic engagement and political ideology.
\"At last, a study of political activism outside of the big city. Armato's fascinating look at grassroots progressive politics will benefit political party scholars and readers interested in the Empire State.\" — Harvey Schantz, editor of American Presidential Elections
\"Progressives on the Hudson insightfully adds to the growing literature about small town politics in the United States. Armato shows that, contrary to conventional wisdom, many factors affect the politics of smaller communities, leading to important variations across communities. This is a significant contribution to our understanding of small-town politics post-Trump.\" — Neil Kraus, author of The Fantasy Economy: Neoliberalism, Inequality, and the Education Reform Movement
Editions of Progressives on the Hudson
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9798855802528
- Paperback
- ISBN 9798855802535
- PDF
- ISBN 9798855802542
Read an Excerpt
Chronicles the civic endeavors of progressive political activists in New York's Hudson Valley.
Drawing 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 that while progressives share some common ideas, they are by no means a monolith. Offering readers a rich description of civic life in the Hudson Valley, as told by progressive activists, and supplemented by local news sources and primary documents, Progressives on the Hudson skillfully contributes to our understanding of civic engagement and political ideology.
\"At last, a study of political activism outside of the big city. Armato's fascinating look at grassroots progressive politics will benefit political party scholars and readers interested in the Empire State.\" — Harvey Schantz, editor of American Presidential Elections
\"Progressives on the Hudson insightfully adds to the growing literature about small town politics in the United States. Armato shows that, contrary to conventional wisdom, many factors affect the politics of smaller communities, leading to important variations across communities. This is a significant contribution to our understanding of small-town politics post-Trump.\" — Neil Kraus, author of The Fantasy Economy: Neoliberalism, Inequality, and the Education Reform Movement
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Progressives on the Hudson about?
Chronicles the civic endeavors of progressive political activists in New York's Hudson Valley.
Drawing 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 that while progressives share some common ideas, they are by no means a monolith. Offering readers a rich description of civic life in the Hudson Valley, as told by progressive activists, and supplemented by local news sources and primary documents, Progressives on the Hudson skillfully contributes to our understanding of civic engagement and political ideology.
\"At last, a study of political activism outside of the big city. Armato's fascinating look at grassroots progressive politics will benefit political party scholars and readers interested in the Empire State.\" — Harvey Schantz, editor of American Presidential Elections
\"Progressives on the Hudson insightfully adds to the growing literature about small town politics in the United States. Armato shows that, contrary to conventional wisdom, many factors affect the politics of smaller communities, leading to important variations across communities. This is a significant contribution to our understanding of small-town politics post-Trump.\" — Neil Kraus, author of The Fantasy Economy: Neoliberalism, Inequality, and the Education Reform Movement
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Progressives on the Hudson?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Municipal / city government
Where can I read a sample of Progressives on the Hudson?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9798855802528
How long is Progressives on the Hudson and how many pages does it have?
Progressives on the Hudson has 186 page(s)
Is Progressives on the Hudson part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Excelsior Editions
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Progressives on the Hudson?
Michael A. Armato
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Progressives on the Hudson is available as hardcover(ISBN 9798855802528) and paperback(ISBN 9798855802535) and pdf(ISBN 9798855802542)
Where can I buy Progressives on the Hudson online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Progressives on the Hudson from below
Where can I buy Progressives on the Hudson?