The Rise and Fall of the New Deal Order, 1930-1980The 10 essays in this book probe the underlying economic, social, and cultural dynamics of the Roosevelt revolution, analyze the durability of the New Deal coalition through the mid-1960s, and uncover the racial, class, and cultural fissures that led to its disintegration. The contributors answer such questions as: How did the Democratic Party accommodate both poor workers and wealthy capitalists: Why did the labor question lose its importance in American politics as soon as the movement achieved political power? Why did economic abundance generate political and cultural conservatism in the 1950s but radicalism in the 1960s? ISBN 0-691-04761-8: $25.00. |
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User Review - ccjolliffe - LibraryThingWhen you've acquainted yourself with the story of the progressive ascendancy in mid-20th century America, turn to this collection of essays to fathom its meaning. Read full review
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The Rise and Fall of the New Deal Order, 1930-1980 Steven Fraser,Steve Fraser,Gary Gerstle Limited preview - 1989 |
The Rise and Fall of the New Deal Order, 1930-1980 Steven Fraser,Steve Fraser,Gary Gerstle Limited preview - 1989 |