American society in the years from 1920 to 1945 experienced greattransformation and upheaval. Significant changes in the role of government inthe nations world ... » 

American society in the years from 1920 to 1945 experienced greattransformation and upheaval. Significant changes in the role of government inthe nations world outlook in the economy in technology and in the socialorder challenged those who lived in this tumultuous period framed by the twoworld wars. This transformation lies at the core of this collection ofbiographical essays. Written by leading and rising scholars these neverbeforepublished pieces provide students with a greater understanding of aperiod that in many ways represents an important last chapter in the creationof modern America. «