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Cover of the book "Ethnic Leadership and Midwestern Politics"

Ethnic Leadership and Midwestern Politics: Scandinavian-Americans and the Progressive Movement in Wisconsin, 1890-1914

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Ethnic Leadership and Midwestern Politics investigates the notion of ethnic identity as it relates to Scandinavian Americans and political affiliations in Wisconsin, from 1890-1914. Jørn Brøndal traces the evolution of their political alliances as they move from an early patronage system to one of a more enlightened social awareness, prompted by the Wisconsin Progressives led by Robert M. La Follette.

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The following is the table of contents from “Ethnic Leadership and Midwestern Politics: Scandinavian-Americans and the Progressive Movement in Wisconsin, 1890-1914.”

Part One: Structures: The Scandinavian Americans And The Politics Of Tradition

  • Chapter One: Entering Wisconsin’s Ethnic Patchwork Quilt (pp. 15)
  • Chapter Two: Pastors and Politics (pp. 39)
  • Chapter Three: Secular Societies (pp. 56)
  • Chapter Four: The Press (pp. 82)
  • Chapter Five: Scandinavian Americans Enter Politics (pp. 102)

Part Two: Dynamics: The Progressive Assault On Tradition

  • Chapter Six: The Transformation of Politics in Wisconsin (pp. 145)
  • Chapter Seven: Battles against Tradition (pp. 163)

Part Three: Values: A Set Of Scandinavian-American Political Principles?

  • Chapter Eight: Scandinavian-American Identity and Political Values (pp. 207)

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