In this concise and lively volume, Ronald Edsforth presents a fresh synthesis of the most critical years in twentieth–century American history. The book describes the collapse of American capitalism in the early 1930s, and the subsequent remaking of the US economy during Franklin D. Roosevelt′s presidency. It is written for a new generation of readers for whom the Great Depression is a distant historical event.
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"Edsforth has written an excellent one–volume study of the New Deal that will be useful for college students and general readers" CHOICE <!––end––> "Edsforth has done an admirable job of attempting to maintian a balanced appraoch." The Historian "From this brilliant description of the New Deal’s response to the Great Depression and its transforming commitment to social justice and economic security for all Americans, one understands why Franklin Roosevelt is ‘the man of the century’." –– William J. vanden Heuvel, President, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute "This lucid and insightful narrative brings us back to some essential truths that need to be retold about the human tragedy of the 1930s, the greatness of Franklin Roosevelt, and the achievements of his New Deal." – Michael E. Parrish, Professor of History, University of California, San Diego
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In this concise and lively volume, Ronald Edsforth presents a fresh synthesis of the most critical in twentieth–century American history. The book describes the collapse of American capitalism in the early 1930s, and the subsequent remaking of the U.S. economy during Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency. Edsforth places the New Deal in the context of its own time, as a response to both the failed policies of the Hoover years and the rise of fascism overseas. Students and general readers alike will understand and appreciate the swift and effective actions of the Roosevelt administration that reversed the Depression and alleviated human suffering. With notable clarity, Edsforth shows how New Deal reforms created greater economic security and fostered movements for social justice.
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By M. Asenov
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A well written book, The New Deal is very misleading and really disappointing. What I expected from a book titled "The New Deal" is a detailed description and in-depth unbiased political analysis of Roosevelt's New Deal. What this book in reality is, is a collection of mal-organized and badly structured scripts on Roosevelt's political career and ideologies. It is disappointing to find out that actual details on the New Deal are given starting on page 121 out of 297. Before that, the author dwells on controversial and biased review of the years before the New Deal. Maybe this information would be useful for many, but not for people who bought the book, mislead by the title, with the aim of getting acquainted with the actual New Deal policies.
Another problem I found with the book is the lack of chronological order. The author writes in detail about new policies between 1933 and 1939 and then starts jumping from year to year without any logical consistency.
Another problem I found with the book is the lack of chronological order. The author writes in detail about new policies between 1933 and 1939 and then starts jumping from year to year without any logical consistency.
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A very scholarly book,--and also easy to read--, that explores the 1930s. Emphasis is on the perennial battle between fiscal conservatism, New Deal spending and economic performance. A m must read for anybody interested in this controversy.
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