Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Shaping of American Political Culture [Paperback]

Nancy Beck Young (Editor), William D. Pederson (Editor), Byron W. Daynes (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2001 | ISBN-10: 0765606216 | ISBN-13: 978-0765606211

How did Americans respond to the economic catastrophe of 1929? In what ways did the social and cultural responses of the American people inform the politics of the period. Conversely, how did changes in political beliefs alter cultural activities? This volume presents a series of intriguing essays that examine these and related questions. The much-studied presidency of FDR is viewed through a very distinctive set of lenses: The representation of FDR in film and popular culture, discussions of New Deal art and art policy, the social and political meanings of public architecture, 1930s music and many more. Anyone interested in the New Deal era-from the perspectives of social and cultural history, political science, popular culture, political history, among others-will find this volume a welcome addition to the literature on FDR and the New Deal.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: M E Sharpe Inc (April 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0765606216
• ISBN-13: 978-0765606211
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,640,404 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)