Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
1-1971
Abstract
Some criticisms that have been directed against John Dewey's political theory reveal a general misunderstanding of his intent. Dewey was quite active in writing, lecturing, and propagandizing during the Depression years. Our primary concern in this article is the role he played in the efforts of the League for Independent Political Action to sponsor a third party from 1928 until the collapse of this project in 1936. Concurrent with this movement is Dewey's work with the People's Lobby in advocating social welfare programs to meet the crises generated by the Depression.
Recommended Citation
Bordeau, E. J. (1971). John Dewey's ideas about the Great Depression. Journal of the History of Ideas, 32(1), 67-84.
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