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The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life and Legacy of Frances Perkins--Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, and the Minimum Wage

The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life and Legacy of Frances Perkins–Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, and the Minimum Wage

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“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…. [more below]

  • Author: Downey, Kirstin
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Page Count: 496
  • Publish Date: February 23 2010
  • ISBN10: 1400078563
  • Language: English
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By: Downey, Kirstin

“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.

Author: Kirstin Downey
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Anchor Books
Published: 02/23/2010
Pages: 496
Weight: 1lbs
Size: 7.80h x 5.20w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781400078561
Language: English

Author

Downey, Kirstin
Binding

ISBN10

1400078563
ISBN13

9.7814E+12
Page Count

496
Published Date

February 23 2010
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