{"product_id":"a-companion-to-franklin-d-roosevelt-isbn-9781444330168","title":"A Companion to Franklin D. Roosevelt","description":"\u003ci\u003eA Companion to Franklin D. Roosevelt\u003c\/i\u003e 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.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRepresents 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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers 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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures 35 essays by leading FDR scholars\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eList of Figures x\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNotes on Contributors xiv\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 FDR Biographies 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKenneth E. Hendrickson, Jr\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Eleanor Roosevelt Biographies 15\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eNorman W. Provizer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Pre-Presidential Career 34\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimothy W. Kneeland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Physical and Psychological Health 59\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRobert P. Watson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Election of 1932 77\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDonald A. Ritchie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The 1936–1944 Campaigns 96\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSean J. Savage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Urban and Regional Interests 114\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eStefano Luconi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Minorities 135\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCherisse Jones-Branch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Labor 155\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMartin Halpern\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Business 186\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePatrick D. Reagan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Opponents at Home and Abroad 206\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJoseph Edward Lee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 FDR as a Communicator 222\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBetty Houchin Winfield\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 The New Deal 238\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJune Hopkins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 The Banking Crisis 259\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJames S. Olson and Brian Domitrovic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 FDR and Agriculture 279\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJean Choate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Conservation 298\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eByron W. Daynes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Political Culture 318\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRichard M. Fried\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Human Rights 340\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWesley K. Mosier\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 The Institutional Presidency 362\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRodney A. Grunes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Political and Administrative Style 385\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMargaret C. Rung\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 The Congress 405\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJohn Thomas McGuire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 The Supreme Court 427\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eStephen K. Shaw\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 The American Military 443\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLance Janda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Science and Technology 459\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePeter K. Parides\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Intelligence 480\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eR. Blake Dunnavent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Relations with the British and French 493\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKevin E. Smith\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Relations with Canada 517\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGalen Roger Perras\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 The Good Neighbor Policy and the Americas 542\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMichael R. Hall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Relations with the Soviet Union 564\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWilliam E. Kinsella, Jr\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Relations with China and India 590\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWilliam Ashbaugh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Relations with Japan 612\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWilliam Ashbaugh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Relations with Italy and Nazi Germany 636\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRegina U. Gramer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Relations with Spain and European Neutrals 653\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDavid A. Messenger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 International Legacy 672\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMary Stockwell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35 Political Reputation 690\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePatrick J. Maney\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBibliography 710\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex 732\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“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.”  (\u003ci\u003eExpofairs\u003c\/i\u003e, 13 March 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“So librarians who have readers with an interest in this subject should watch out for further books in the series.”  (\u003ci\u003eReference Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eWilliam D. Pederson\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eJames Madison\u003c\/i\u003e (2008) and \u003ci\u003eLincoln Lessons\u003c\/i\u003e (2009).  The only United States president elected to four terms of office, Franklin Delano Roosevelt shepherded the nation through its most tumultuous period since the Civil War. \u003ci\u003eA Companion to Franklin D. Roosevelt\u003c\/i\u003e presents a collection of historiographical essays by leading FDR scholars that provides a comprehensive review of the scholarship on key elements of this central figure during the two critical events that shaped the modern world: the Great Depression and World War II.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The essays cover all aspects of FDR's life and times, including his political, military, and economic decisions, fully discussing the scholarship to date as well as sketching out areas in need of further research. Themes and topics range from Roosevelt's health, relationships, Supreme Court packing, to New Deal policies, institutional issues, and international relations. \u003ci\u003eA Companion to Franklin D. Roosevelt\u003c\/i\u003e is the most comprehensive and authoritative source on a twentieth-century icon whose optimism and vitality led America from the nadir of the worst depression in world history to the brink of victory over Germany and Japan.  “This masterful work will be used by all students of the Roosevelt era.  An indispensible guide to FDR's career, it reviews existing analysis of his life and times and raises new questions about the impact of his presidency on the American nation. Relevant to contemporary issues, it brings historical insight to bear on current debates of political leadership and the role of government.” – \u003ci\u003eMaurine H. Beasley, University of Maryland, author of\u003c\/i\u003e Eleanor Roosevelt: Transformative First Lady\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “These essays covering every relevant topic about FDR are essential in understanding our 32nd president. Pederson’s Companion to Franklin D. Roosevelt is a must read for all interested in the presidency, leadership and 20th century history.” – \u003ci\u003eFrank J. Williams, retired Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court and co-editor of\u003c\/i\u003e Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Transformation of the Supreme Court","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988607320293,"sku":"NP9781444330168","price":256.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781444330168.jpg?v=1761780950","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/a-companion-to-franklin-d-roosevelt-isbn-9781444330168","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}