A Mainstream Progressive’s Three Careers - Joanne Reitano. Charles Evans Hughes and the Dawning of Modern America. Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 2025. 400 pp. $54.99 (cloth), ISBN 9780700638864.

Mark Tushnet

doi:10.1017/s1537781425101229

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A Mainstream Progressive’s Three Careers - Joanne Reitano. Charles Evans Hughes and the Dawning of Modern America. Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 2025. 400 pp. $54.99 (cloth), ISBN 9780700638864.

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The aim is to explore Charles Evans Hughes' contributions to progressive politics through three distinct careers.
Historical analysis of Hughes' career trajectory.
Examination of primary and secondary sources.
Contextual comparison with contemporary political movements.
Hughes shaped key political reforms during his tenure.
His judicial philosophies influenced modern legal frameworks.
The narrative establishes Hughes as a pivotal figure in early 20th century American politics.

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Progressive careers influence American political and judicial reforms, highlighting their significance.

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A Mainstream Progressive’s Three Careers - Joanne Reitano. Charles Evans Hughes and the Dawning of Modern America. Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 2025. 400 pp. $54.99 (cloth), ISBN 9780700638864. - Volume 25 Issue 2

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A Mainstream Progressive’s Three Careers - Joanne Reitano. Charles Evans Hughes and the Dawning of Modern America. Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 2025. 400 pp. $54.99 (cloth), ISBN 9780700638864.

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A Mainstream Progressive’s Three Careers - Joanne Reitano. Charles Evans Hughes and the Dawning of Modern America. Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 2025. 400 pp. $54.99 (cloth), ISBN 9780700638864.

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