The New Deal and American society, 1933-1941 / Kenneth J. Bindas.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bindas, Kenneth J., author.

Series:

Seminar studies in history

Seminar studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

New Deal, 1933-1939.

United States--Economic policy--1933-1945.

United States.

Economic policy.

United States--Politics and government--1933-1945.

Politics and government.

United States--Social conditions--1933-1945.

Social conditions.

United States--History--1933-1945.

History.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

xv, 151 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2022.

Summary:

"The New Deal and American Society, 1933-1941 explores what some have labelled the third American revolution, in one concise and accessible volume. This book examines the emergence of modern America, beginning with the 100 Days legislation in 1933 through to the second New Deal era that began in 1935. This revolutionary period introduced sweeping social and economic legislation designed to provide the American people with a sense of hope while at the same time creating regulations designed to safeguard against future depressions. It was not without critics or failures, but even these proved significant in the ongoing discussions concerning the idea of federal power, social inclusion, and civil rights. Uncertainties concerning aggressive, nationalistic states like Italy, Germany, and Japan shifted the focus of FDR's administration, but the events of World War II solidified the ideas and policies begun during the 1930s, especially as they related to the welfare state. The legacy of the New Deal would resonate well into the current century through programs like Social Security, unemployment compensation, workers' rights, and the belief that the federal government is responsible for the economic well-being of its citizenry. The volume includes many primary documents to help situate students and bring this era to life"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The new era and the fate of the nation, 1929-1933

FDR's 100 days and the transformation of America, 1933-1935

The second New Deal and the rise of the welfare state, 1935-1939

Challenges to the New Deal and world war two

Memory, popular culture, and the New Deal.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Bindas, Kenneth J., 1959- New Deal and American society, 1933-1941

ISBN:

9780367489052

0367489058

0367489066

9780367489069

OCLC:

1257317372