As We Saw the Thirties: Essays on Social and Political Movements of a DecadeRita James Simon Compilation of essays on historical social movements and political problems in the USA, with particular reference to the 1930s - examines social implications and economic implications thereof, covers political leadership, political theory, the role of the communist and other political parties, labour movements, youth unrest, etc., and includes a literature survey covering the period. |
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