Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Contents:
What was the Great Depression? -- Grinding poverty -- Financial panic -- Depression in the U.S. -- Depression worldwide -- What came out of the Great Depression? -- Aftermath -- Rise of fascism -- A move to the right -- A better deal? -- Turning inwards -- Financial regulation -- Workers' rights -- A safety net -- Effects on women and minorities -- Public works -- Building and industry boom -- Creative thinking -- Culture in the depression -- Federal arts -- Recording the era -- So did anything good come out of the Great Depression? -- Losing hope -- Positive effects of the Great Depression.
Summary:
While the Great Depression was indisputably a difficult period in American history, it did lead to certain developments that we still benefit from today. One for the most significant examples of this is Social Security, which helps a whole generation of retired Americans. The book offers a clear, concise description of the Great Depression including both its causes and its effects. Chapters focus on different aspects of the period, including culture, the arts, and science and technology. The dynamic design features posters and photographs from the Depression era. This informative, multifaceted history of the period brings the Great Depression to vivid life. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Web Sites.
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