Rendezvous with Destiny a history of modern American Reform

This book tells the story of American reform from the years following the Civil War, fueled by industrialization and urbanization.

It focuses on the lives of dissenters, including Populist and Progressive movements, their political organizations, popular support, and the role of newspapers.

Goldman illustrates how reform groups often formed patchwork alliances and how the traditions of freedom and welfare merged in the New Deal.

The book is praised for its vivid personal portraits, anecdotes, and erudition, providing a comprehensive overview of eight decades of American reform.