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While several books have been written about the life and views of Walter Lippmann, this volume is unique in its emphasis on Lippmann's relationships to American liberalism. Riccio examines Lippmann's political thought as evidenced in both his "scholarly" and journalistic work. He observes that although Lippmann started out as a socialist and ended up as something of a conservative, he usually backed liberal public policies and often explored liberalism's philosophical underpinnings. Walter Lippmann - Odyssey of a Liberal describes Lippmann's attraction to, involvement in, and disillusionment with American socialism prior to the First World War. It chronicles his brief career as a progressive reformer, and his subsequent disenchantment with that movement. Riccio also examines Lippmann's views on foreign affairs. Lippmann's relationships with conservatives and their influence on his views are explored, too. Riccio articulates Lippmann's vision of liberalism as at odds with much of the liberal mentality of his time. In particular, he contrasts the pundit's views on politics, economics, public opinion, and moral authority with those of John Dewey. . Lippmann's impact on politics and on

Author

Barry Daniel Riccio, Barry D. Riccio

Publisher

Transaction; Transaction Publishers

Published

1994

Language

EN

ISBN

9781560000969

Subjects

Political Science, Science, Social_sciences