A Companion to Franklin D. Roosevelt [NOOK Book]

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A Companion to Franklin D. Roosevelt presents a collection of historiographical essays by leading scholars that provides a comprehensive review of the scholarship on the president who led the United States through the tumultuous period from the Great Depression to the waning days of World War II.
  • Represents a state-of-the-art assessment of current scholarship on FDR, the only president elected to four terms of office and the central figure in ...
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Overview

A Companion to Franklin D. Roosevelt presents a collection of historiographical essays by leading scholars that provides a comprehensive review of the scholarship on the president who led the United States through the tumultuous period from the Great Depression to the waning days of World War II.
  • Represents a state-of-the-art assessment of current scholarship on FDR, the only president elected to four terms of office and the central figure in key events of the first half of the 20th century
  • Covers all aspects of FDR's life and times, from his health, relationships, and Supreme Court packing, to New Deal policies, institutional issues, and international relations
  • Features 35 essays by leading FDR scholars
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“Overall this is a great addition to the literature on Franklin Roosevelt, combining as it does an encapsulation of all the historical research about him and his presidency in every aspect from conservation and the Supreme Court to war policy and relations with Canada.” (Expofairs, 13 March 2013)

“So librarians who have readers with an interest in this subject should watch out for further books in the series.” (Reference Reviews, 2012)

"The range of essays, each with endnotes and further readings, is impressive; the book covers not only the usual subjects such as the New Deal, foreign relations, and the presidential elections, but other less discussed issues such as conditions and treatment of minorities and land conservation . . . For serious students of FDR's presidency, from undergraduates to faculty and scholars, this is an indispensable foundational source." (Library Journal, 2011)

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Pederson (American Studies Endowed Chair & Director of the International Lincoln Center for American Studies, Louisiana State Univ., Shreveport; The FDR Years) presents a comprehensive collection of new essays on all aspects of FDR's presidency. Each writer expertly guides the reader through important themes and areas that have heretofore been in need of further research. The range of essays, each with endnotes and further readings, is impressive; the book covers not only the usual subjects such as the New Deal, foreign relations, and the presidential elections, but other less discussed issues such as conditions and treatment of minorities and land conservation. Some more recent sources for further reading are not here, e.g., Kirstin Downey's The Woman Behind the New Deal. VERDICT As historiographical essays, they are not intended for the lay reader. For serious students of FDR's presidency, from undergraduates to faculty and scholars, this is an indispensable foundational source. [Pederson has been a longtime LJ book reviewer in American history and biography.—Ed.]—Bryan Craig, Univ. of Virginia, Charlottesville
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781444395174
  • Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 3/21/2011
  • Series: Blackwell Companions to American History Series
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 768
  • Product dimensions: 5.91 (w) x 9.84 (h) x 0.59 (d)
  • File size: 2 MB

Meet the Author

William D. Pederson is the American Studies Endowed Chair, Professor, and Director of the International Lincoln Center for American Studies at Louisiana State University in Shreveport. His most recent publications include James Madison (2008) and Lincoln Lessons (2009).
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Table of Contents

List of Figures.

Preface.

Notes on Contributors.

1. FDR Biographies (Kenneth E. Hendrickson, Jr.).

2. Eleanor Roosevelt Biographies (Norman W. Provizer).

3. Pre-Presidential Career (Timothy Kneeland).

4. Physical and Psychological Health (Robert P. Watson).

5. The Election of 1932 (Donald A. Ritchie).

6. The 1936-1944 Campaigns (Sean J. Savage).

7. Urban and Regional Interests (Stefano Luconi).

8. Minorities (Cherisse Jones-Branch).

9. Labor (Martin Halpern).

10. Business (Patrick D. Reagan).

11. Opponents at Home and Abroad (Joseph Edward Lee).

12. As a Communicator (Betty Houchin Winfield).

13. The New Deal (June Hopkins).

14. Banking System (James S. Olson and Brian Domitrovic).

15. Agriculture (Jean Choate).

16. Conservation (Byron W. Daynes).

17. Political Culture (Richard M. Fried).

18. Human Rights (Wesley K. Mosier).

19. The Institutional Presidency (Rodney A. Grunes).

20. Political and Administrative Style (Margaret C. Rung).

21. The Congress (John Thomas McGuire).

22. The Supreme Court (Stephen K. Shaw).

23. The American Military (Lance Janda).

24. Science and Technology (Peter K. Parides).

25. Intelligence (Blake Dunnavent).

26. Relations with the British and French (Kevin E. Smith).

27. Relations with Canada (Galen Roger Perras).

28. The Good Neighbor Policy and the Americas (Michael R. Hall).

29. Relations with the Soviet Union (William E. Kinsella, Jr.).

30. Relations with China and India (William Ashbaugh).

31. Relations with Japan (William Ashbaugh).

32. Relations with Italy and Germany (Regina U. Gramer).

33. Relations with Spain (David A. Messenger).

34. International Legacy (Mary Stockwell).

35. Political Reputation (Patrick J. Maney).

Bibliography.

Index.

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