Abbreviations -- Chronology -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The depression -- 3. The early new deal, relief and the pursuit of recovery -- 4. The later new deal and reform -- 5. The new deal in action -- 6. The new deal in decline -- 7. Conclusion -- Suggestions for further reading -- Index
Summary
"This textbook offers a chronological introduction to the New Deal which incorporates material on events and developments outside as well as within Washington DC and on popular reaction to the policies. Reference is made to President Roosevelt and his role, but the main emphasis is upon policy formation and implementation and the context in which the New Deal evolved." "Bearing in mind the requirements of students, Fiona Venn draws comparisons between American and European responses to the depression and provides explanations of American institutions and traditions as appropriate. A detailed chronology of events and an up-to-date guide to further reading make this an invaluable source of information for those approaching this key element of 20th-century American history for the first time."--Jacket
