Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-238) and index.
Contents:
Narrative overview. Prologue -- Events leading up to the Progressive Era -- The role of journalism in America -- Addressing social problems -- Battling the titans of industry -- Exposing government corruption -- The muckraking tradition continues -- Legacy of the Progressive Era -- Biographies.
Summary:
"Provides a detailed account of the muckraking movement in early twentieth-century American journalism and its contribution to progressive reforms. Explores how the muckraking tradition and progressive political ideas have continued through the modern era. Features include a narrative overview, biographies, primary sources, chronology, glossary, bibliography, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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