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American-Made

By Nick Taylor

American-Made Social Sciences

American-Made

By Nick Taylor

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Seventy-five years after Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, here for the first time is the remarkable story of one of its enduring cornerstones, the Works Progress Administration (WPA): its passionate believers, its furious critics, and its amazing accomplishments. The WPA is American history that could not be more current, from providing economic stimulus to renewing a broken infrastructure. Introduced in 1935 at the height of the Great Depression, when unemployment and desperation ruled the land, this controversial nationwide jobs program would forever change the physical landscape and social policies of the United States. The WPA lasted eight years, spent $11 billion, employed 8¿ million men and women, and gave the country not only a renewed spirit but a fresh face. Now this fascinating and informative book chronicles the WPA from its tumultuous beginnings to its lasting presence, and gives us cues for future action.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
674
Release Date:
2009-02-24
Publication Date:
2009-02-24
Publisher:
Random House Publishing Group
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0553381326
ISBN13:
9780553381320
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
1011 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
36 cm
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