Episode 117: The Idea of Fraternity in America
The Way of Improvement Leads Home: American History, Religion, Politics, and Academic life. - A podcast by John Fea
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What is fraternity? Our guest today, political scientist Susan McWilliams Barndt, discusses her father's 1973 magnum opus The Idea of Fraternity in America. We talk about the work of Wilson Carey McWilliams, the historical context in which he wrote his magisterial work of political theory and history, and why we still need his ideas today. The Idea of Fraternity was just re-released in a 50th anniversary edition with an introduction from McWilliams Barndt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
