“A must-read for history buffs and government wonks.... Taylor
is at his best in describing the different projects and the lives
of the people who worked on them. “—USA Today
“Brisk…. Taylor''s American-Made is bigger than its title
suggests; he provides a succinct survey of the Great Depression and
particularly its consequences for workers…. he interweaves personal
stories with explanations of policy.”—Washington Post Book
World
“Vividly rendered—a near-definitive account of one of the m
內容簡介：
Seventy-five years after Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal,
here for the first time is the remarkable story of one of its
enduring cornerstones, the Works Progress Administration WPA: its
passionate believers, its furious critics, and its amazing
accomplishments.
The WPA is American history that could not be more current, from
providing economic stimulus to renewing a broken infrastructure.
Introduced in 1935 at the height of the Great Depression, when
unemployment and desperation ruled the land, this controversial
nationwide jobs program would forever change the physical landscape
and social policies of the United States. The WPA lasted eight
years, spent $11 billion, employed 8? million men and women, and
gave the country not only a renewed spirit but a fresh face. Now
this fascinating and informative book chronicles the WPA from its
tumultuous beginnings to its lasting presence, and gives us cues
for future action.
關於作者：
Nick Taylor is the author of seven nonfiction books and
collaborated with John Glenn on his memoir. He lives in New York
City.
From the Hardcover edition.
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