Herbert Hoover: A Bibliography (Bibliographies of the Presidents of the United States) [Hardcover]

Patrick G. O'Brien (Compiler)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 30, 1992 | ISBN-10: 0313281882 | ISBN-13: 978-0313281884

Considered an irredeemably flawed and catastrophic president during the Depression era, Herbert Hoover has been studied more objectively by postwar historians, with revisionist scholarship culminating in his rehabilitation as a practitioner of one variety of progressivism. Even Hoover's sharpest critics recognize many of his once unheeded accomplishments. This extensive bibliography, including more than 2600 entries, provides access to an astronomical amount of Hoover-related materials attesting to extraordinary public service and longevity. Selective in approach, the volume cites sources depicting the continuum of contemporary and historical viewpoints and includes all key writings in Hoover historiography. Following a brief introduction and chronology of Hoover's life, the work begins with chapters covering manuscript and archival sources, writings of Herbert Hoover, and biographical publications. Chapters 4 and 5 are devoted to his early years and to his mature years prior to his election. The Presidential election of 1928 is covered in chapter 6; chapter 7 cites sources on the Hoover Administration; and chapter 8 covers the election of 1932. Hoover's administration associates are covered in chapter 9, and his post-presidential years covered in chapter 10. Concluding chapters are devoted to Hoover's philosophy, the personal lives of the Hoovers, historiographical materials, and iconography of the Hoovers. The work also includes a section on periodicals and author and subject indexes.

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Review

“In many respects, this is an exemplary bibliography: O'Brien's annotations are generally excellent, and the arrangement of the material is most useful.”–A.L.B.R.

About the Author

PATRICK G. O'BRIEN is professor of history at Emporia State University, and a contributor to Hoover and the Historians (1989).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood Press (December 30, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313281882
• ISBN-13: 978-0313281884
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,812,492 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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