Walter Vrooman

Broschiertes Buch

The New Democracy A Handbook For Democratic Speakers And Workers

Beschreibung

The new democracy: A handbook for democratic speakers and workers presents a political guide for grassroots organization and public persuasion at a pivotal moment in American politics. Created shortly after the 1896 campaign, the work emphasizes the importance of sustaining momentum for reform by mobilizing everyday citizens, particularly young and determined individuals. The text outlines the structure and purpose of a speaker s bureau designed to promote democratic ideals in opposition to corrupt political influences. It advocates for widespread engagement through speeches, meetings, and local outreach to build a national movement grounded in popular support. The manual focuses on equipping political workers with effective communication techniques, stressing clarity, passion, and local relevance. Attention is given to the foundation of a national volunteer network, aimed at restoring the moral and economic integrity of the political system. Through persistent vigilance and community organization, the handbook encourages active resistance to the dominance of financial interests. Rather than offering abstract political theory, the work provides a strategic and motivational blueprint for activists determined to foster change from the ground up, framing the democratic struggle as both a civic responsibility and an urgent necessity.

Autor

Walter Watkins Vrooman was an American educational reformer and political activist born in 1869 in Macon, Missouri, to Hiram Perkins Vrooman and Sarah Buffington. He became known for his commitment to progressive and socialist ideals, particularly in the field of adult education. Vrooman co-founded Ruskin College in Oxford, England, alongside Charles A. Beard in 1899. The institution was created to provide working-class men access to university-level education, reflecting Vrooman s belief in social equality through knowledge. After his work in England, he returned to the United States and established a second Ruskin College in Trenton, Missouri, aiming to replicate his vision in an American context. His efforts were closely tied to the broader social movements of the time, particularly those advocating for economic reform and political empowerment of laborers. Vrooman s educational philosophy was deeply influenced by socialism and a desire to challenge traditional academic elitism. His life was cut short when he died in 1909 at the age of 40, but his influence lived on in the institutions he helped build and in the democratic educational ideals he championed.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 102
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 140g
• ISBN-13: 9789371461306
• ISBN-10: 9371461306
• Artikelnr.: 75415677