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Contemporary American Liberalism

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  • Alan P. Grimes

    (Michigan State University)

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Liberalism in America has been at a low ebb ever since the Second World War. This is evident in the decline in circulation of liberal periodicals as well as in the decline in in fluence of politics of the left. The decline of politics of the left is attributed to postwar reaction, the Cold War, the rhythm of politics, excessive loyalty enthusiasm, and defense prosperity. The extent of this prosperity, however, is questioned. The ab sence of an effective and aggressive left has modified the force of moderate liberalism in both ideology and politics. A survey of college students at Michigan State University reveals that, while liberalism is still the accepted ideology of a majority of students, it is probably neutralized by an acceptance of the po litical role of conservative reference groups.

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  • Alan P. Grimes, 1962. "Contemporary American Liberalism," The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, , vol. 344(1), pages 25-34, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:anname:v:344:y:1962:i:1:p:25-34
    DOI: 10.1177/000271626234400104
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