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The first history of the new deal in global context
The New Deal: A Global History provides a radically new interpretation of a pivotal period in US history. The first comprehensive study of the New Deal in a global context, the book compares American responses to the international crisis of capitalism and democracy during the 1930s to responses by other countries around the globe―not just in Europe but also in Latin America, Asia, and other parts of the world. Work creation, agricultural intervention, state planning, immigration policy, the role of mass media, forms of political leadership, and new ways of ruling America's colonies―all had parallels elsewhere and unfolded against a backdrop of intense global debates.
By avoiding the distortions of American exceptionalism, Kiran Klaus Patel shows how America's reaction to the Great Depression connected it to the wider world. Among much else, the book explains why the New Deal had enormous repercussions on China; why Franklin D. Roosevelt studied the welfare schemes of Nazi Germany; and why the New Dealers were fascinated by cooperatives in Sweden―but ignored similar schemes in Japan.
Ultimately, Patel argues, the New Deal provided the institutional scaffolding for the construction of American global hegemony in the postwar era, making this history essential for understanding both the New Deal and America's rise to global leadership.
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Introducing The New Deal: A Global History (America in the World, 21), a groundbreaking book that offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal period in American history. This comprehensive study takes you beyond the borders of the United States, comparing the New Deal to responses from countries around the world. By placing the New Deal in a global context, author Kiran Klaus Patel reveals the interconnectedness of nations during the 1930s and sheds new light on the impact of the Great Depression on the world stage.
Unlike traditional historical accounts that focus solely on America, Patel's work delves into the responses of other countries, including Europe, Latin America, Asia, and more. Through careful analysis, the book uncovers remarkable parallels in work creation, agricultural intervention, state planning, immigration policy, media influence, political leadership, and even America's colonial rule. By exploring these global debates, Patel challenges the notion of American exceptionalism and demonstrates how the New Deal's influence stretched far beyond national borders.
One fascinating revelation in The New Deal: A Global History is the examination of how the New Deal impacted China. Discover why Franklin D. Roosevelt found inspiration in the welfare schemes of Nazi Germany and why Sweden's cooperative models captivated New Dealers, while similar proposals in Japan were overlooked. Patel highlights the interconnectedness of nations during this transformative era and argues that the New Deal laid the foundation for America's rise to global leadership in the postwar era.
Don't miss out on this essential piece of history that reshapes our understanding of the New Deal and America's journey towards global hegemony. Order your copy of The New Deal: A Global History today and gain insights into the far-reaching effects of this transformative period in US history.
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