AN ATTEMPT

TO DIAGNOSE THE CURRENT UNREST

BY

WALTER LIPPMANN

"Men find themselves working and thinking
and feeling in relation to an environment, which
is without precedent in the history of the

world.'

-Graham Wallas, "The Great Society."

NEW YORK
MITCHELL KENNERLEY

Mitchell Kennerley

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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Democracy is a way of life, not simply a revolt

against tyrants-Rock of Ages blasted for us—Rebel

program is stated-Chaos of a new freedom-Need

for a vision of what is to come out of unrest-but

not an inclusive utopia-on being practical-Aim of

the book.

PART I

CHAPTER I

THE THEMES OF MUCKRAKING

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American prejudice to-day in favor of accusation—
Myths of muckraking—why did people believe?—
Honeymoon period over-Acts called corrupt-Ger-
man pedant required to classify them-but picture
would be false-New necessities and new expecta-
tions-Themes of muckraking-why were politicians
attacked? Graft defined-Conservative or corrupt―

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