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Transformation and Reaction: America, 1921-1945
Transformation and Reaction America 19211945 Author:Glen Jeansonne The subject of "change" is foremost in the minds of Americans today. But when it comes to looking at our past, our countrys pattern of changeand the response initiated by itcan take on added relevance, providing a meaningful context for understanding historical events. This is the idea behind Jeansonnes Transformation and... more » Reaction. Capturing the revolutionary episodes that left their mark on America between World War I and the close of World War II, this insightful volume considers how these movementsand the reactions to themaffected the political, social, and cultural fabric of our country. Jeansonne weaves this "transformation and reaction" theme into a compelling narrative to explore the prevailing tensions of each decade. Highlights include a focus on the established policies of our country, as well as the apparent contradictions in those policies, and coverage of American history, from the political conservatism and cultural radicalism of the 1920s, through the Depression, New Deal, and economic boom fostered by World War II. Significant emphasis is placed on women and minorities. Major society-altering inventions, such as the automobile and airplane, also are discussed.« less