Donald V. Weatherman is John D. Trimble, Sr., Professor of Political Philosophy at Lyon College.

. . . a work that should be read by everyone concerned not only with the theory but the practice of American politics. Every delegate to a national convention in 1996 should have it in his or her knapsack.

• Chapter 1 Introduction—Endangered Guardians Chapter 2 Progressive Assault Chapter 3 Theodore Roosevelt and Progressive Leadership Chapter 4 Constitutional Government or Party Government? Chapter 5 Rediscovering Imprudence Chapter 6 Encouraging the Mischief of Faction Chapter 7 The Harsh Reality of Reform Chapter 8 Conclusion—Political Parties as Auxiliary Precautions Chapter 9 Index

Donald V. Weatherman is John D. Trimble, Sr., Professor of Political Philosophy at Lyon College.

. . . a work that should be read by everyone concerned not only with the theory but the practice of American politics. Every delegate to a national convention in 1996 should have it in his or her knapsack.

• Chapter 1 Introduction—Endangered Guardians Chapter 2 Progressive Assault Chapter 3 Theodore Roosevelt and Progressive Leadership Chapter 4 Constitutional Government or Party Government? Chapter 5 Rediscovering Imprudence Chapter 6 Encouraging the Mischief of Faction Chapter 7 The Harsh Reality of Reform Chapter 8 Conclusion—Political Parties as Auxiliary Precautions Chapter 9 Index