Richard Schneirov

Offers a detailed account of labor and its rise in urban politics in Chicago.

Class Conflict and the Origins of Modern Liberalism in Chicago, 1864-97

Labor and Urban Politics

A History of the Plumbers and Pipefitters of Columbus, Ohio, 1889-1989

Pride and Solidarity

Gaston A. Fernandez

The United States is a nation whose identity is defined by the idea of democracy. Yet democracy in the U.S. is often taken for granted, narrowly understood, and rarely critically examined. In Democracy as a Way of Life in America, Schneirov and Fernandez show that, much more than a static legacy from the past, democracy is a living process that informs all aspects of American life. The authors trace the story of American democracy from the revolution to the present, showing how democracy has changed over time, and the challenges it has faced. They examine themes including individualism, foreign policy, the economy, and the environment, and reveal how democracy has been deeply involved in these throughout the country’s history. Democracy as a Way of Life in America demonstrates that democracy is not simply a set of institutions or practices such as the right to vote or competing political parties, but a complex, multi-dimensional phenomenon, whose animating spirit can be found in every part of American culture and society. This vital and engaging narrative should be read by students of history, political science, and anyone who wants to understand the nature of American democracy.

A History

Democracy as a Way of Life in America

Shelton Stromquist

Nick Salvatore

Essays from leading labor historians examine the effects of the Pullman Strike of 1894 which shut down the rail system from Chicago to the West Coast.

Essays on Labor and Politics

The Pullman Strike and the Crisis of the 1890s

Richard Schneirov

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