Description
Book SynopsisA window into Progressive Era social reform
Trade Review"Burnstein's interpretation of reform activities . . . rehabilitates the reputation of the Progressives and inspires readers seeking to reshape political debates over social issues."--Journal of Social History
"In this little book brimming with big ideas, the author seeks to draw lessons for our times by indicating. . . . the old Progressives' linkage of moral and family values to communitarian ends."--
Historian"The book raises good questions . . . about the challenges contemporary historians continue to face in making sense of the dual nature of reformers and reform movements."--
H-SHGAPE"Well researched, and at times both provocative and insightful, . . . this book will certainly be welcomed by political and urban historians studying this era."--
Environmental History"This compact study of Progressive sanitation reforms in New York City . . . . will appeal to historians interested in the complicated history of immigrants, reformers, and public health, as well as to those seeking inspiring examples of effective reform."--
Journal of Interdisciplinary History"Provides a thorough account of efforts to improve sanitary conditions in New York City. . . .
Next to Godliness succeeds in rehabilitating sanitary reformers, joining other recent work that returns to Progressivism in its pursuit of a new--or old--reform politics."--
Journal of American History"Burnstein has made a useful contribution to our understanding of Progressive Era municipal reform."--
Urban Affairs Review
