The Woman Behind the New Deal

The Life and Legacy of Frances Perkins, Social Security, Unemployment Insurance,and the Minimum Wage

von Kirstin Downey

498 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

“Kirstin Downey’s lively, substantive and—dare I say—inspiring new biography of Perkins . . . not only illuminates Perkins’ career but also deepens the known contradictions of Roosevelt’s character.” —Maureen Corrigan, NPR Fresh Air One of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s closest friends and the first female secretary of labor, Perkins capitalized on the president’s political savvy and popularity to enact most of the Depression-era programs that are today considered essential parts of the country’s social safety network.

• Reihe: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
• ISBN: 9781400078561
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 23.02.2010
• Größe: 206 x 134 mm
• Verlag: Random House