by Katherine S. Newman (Author), Elisabeth S. Jacobs (Author)
Americans like to think that they look after their own, especially in times of hardship. And for the Great Depression and the Great Society eras, the collective memory is one of solidarity and compassion for the less fortunate. This title challenges this story by examining opinion polls and letters to presidents from average citizens.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 240
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 04 Apr 2010
ISBN 10: 0691135630
ISBN 13: 9780691135632