Birth of Modern America, 1914 - 1945: Paradox and Disillusionment

The book explores the origins of the culture wars of modern America and the political and economic transformation of the U.S. republic between the start of World War I and the end of World War II. It covers topics such as racism, nativism, the Great Depression, FDR and the New Deal, Hollywood's role during World War II, and the United States' decision to drop the bomb on Japan. The book is an excellent resource for undergraduate courses on the 20th Century and advanced placement courses, and will benefit all students and scholars of the Progressive Era, the Depression, 1920s and 1930s America, and America between the Wars.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

The origins of the culture wars of modern America and the political and economic transformation of the U.S. republic are explored in this comprehensive book. Written in clear and lively prose, it delves into the struggles of Americans with modernity between the start of World War I and the end of World War II, with a focus on the 1920s through 1930s. This second edition includes revisions that expand the scope and offer increased coverage of topics that will be of great interest to both new readers and those familiar with the subject.

The Birth of Modern America, 1914-1945, Second Edition begins with a discussion of the promises and perils of the progressive era. It then examines the Great War and its impact on society, including the pervasive racism and nativism that marked the period. The book also explores the disillusionment with Woodrow Wilson's rhetorical idealism, the emergence of national media, the Great Depression, and the New Deal implemented by Franklin D. Roosevelt.

The book goes on to discuss the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hollywood's role during World War II, and the United States' decision to drop the bomb on Japan. It also sheds light on other significant events and trends that shaped modern America, such as the rise of fascism, the rise of communism, and the civil rights movement.

This book makes a strong contribution to understanding American society in the interwar years (1920s and 1930s). It disputes the notion that American entry into World War II brought an end to the New Deal and argues that wartime measures foreshadowed postwar American practice. The book also features more coverage of politics in the 1920s and 1930s, including the rise of fascism and the rise of communism in Europe and Asia.

In conclusion, The Birth of Modern America, 1914-1945, Second Edition is an excellent book for undergraduate courses on the 20th Century and advanced placement courses. It provides a comprehensive and engaging analysis of the cultural, political, and economic transformations that shaped modern America, and will benefit students and scholars alike.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119081531
Edition number: 2nd Edition