Research

My current research explores the concept of work in American democratic thought. My dissertation focuses on Progressive Era democratic writers Jane Addams, Herbert Croly, and John Dewey.

Publications:

“Herbert Croly on Work and Democracy.” Polity 44 (January 2012), 81–105.

Under review:

“A Working Democracy: Jane Addams and the Meaning of Work.” (revise and resubmit at Review of Politics)

“A Vocational Democracy: John Dewey on Work’s Role in Democracy.”

In preparation:

“Theories of Taxation in Progressive Political Thought”