Promotional Information

What recommends this well-researched book is... that it emerges as a study of the American political scene and electorate in the last quarter-century. -- Herbert Mitgang, New York Times The era should be labelled: Liberalism from Franklin Roosevelt to Walter Mondale, A Half Century of Enlightened Thought. Steve Gillon makes a vital analysis of Walter Mondale's pivotal role in this historic political saga. -- Thomas F. Eagleton, Former U.S. Senator

About the Author

Steven M. Gillon is author of Politics and Vision: The ADA and American Liberalism, 1947-85.