Fear itself : the New Deal and the origins of our time

Description:

Redefining our traditional understanding of the New Deal, this book finally examines this pivotal American era through a sweeping international lens that juxtaposes a struggling democracy with enticing ideologies like Fascism and Communism. Historian Ira Katznelson asserts that, during the 1930s and 1940s, American democracy was rescued yet distorted by a unified band of southern lawmakers who safeguarded racial segregation as they built a new national state to manage capitalism and assert global power. --From publisher description.

subjects: Politics and government,  Political culture,  World politics,  New Deal, 1933-1939,  History,  United states, politics and government, 1933-1945,  World politics, 1933-1945,  New York Times reviewed,  New Deal,  Politique et gouvernement,  Politique mondiale,  Internationale Politik,  Wirtschaftspolitik,  World politics -- 1933-1945,  Political culture -- United States -- History -- 20th century,  Politique mondiale -- 1933-1945,  United States -- Politics and government -- 1933-1945,  États-Unis -- Politique et gouvernement -- 1933-1945,  United States,  USA