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Minnesota farmer-laborism : the third-party alternative /

Minnesota?s Farmer-Labor party, a coalition of reformers and radicals, farmers and unionists, flourished in the state during the years between world wars. Unlike most third parties, it gained political power and for a time virtually displaced the near-mor.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Gieske, Millard L.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Minneapolis : University of Minnesota Press, ©1979.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 1. The Roots of Farmer-Laborism; 2. The Emerging Coalition; 3. From Primary Campaigns to Early Confederation; 4. Third-Party Breakthrough and Retreat; 5. The Unsuccessful Attempt to Rebuild Farmer-Laborism; 6. Economic Tragedy and Farmer-Labor Revival; 7. The Temptation to Socialize Farmer-Laborism; 8. The Search for Olson's Successor; 9. Benson Takes Command; 10. The Debate over Merger; 11. The Last Hurrah; Notes; Selected Bibliography; Reference Sources; Index.