Fear Itself: The New Deal and the Origins of Our Time by Ira Katznelson (English

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Fear Itself by Ira Katznelson "A powerful argument, swept along by Katznelsons robust prose and the imposing scholarship that lies behind it."—Kevin Boyle, New York Times Book Review FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A work that "deeply reconceptualizes the New Deal and raises countless provocative questions" (David Kennedy), Fear Itself changes the ground rules for our understanding of this pivotal era in American history. Ira Katznelson examines the New Deal through the lens of a pervasive, almost existential fear that gripped a world defined by the collapse of capitalism and the rise of competing dictatorships, as well as a fear created by the ruinous racial divisions in American society. Katznelson argues that American democracy was both saved and distorted by a Faustian collaboration that guarded racial segregation as it built a new national state to manage capitalism and assert global power. Fear Itself charts the creation of the modern American state and "how a belief in the common good gave way to a central government dominated by interest-group politics and obsessed with national security" (Louis Menand, The New Yorker). Author Biography Ira Katznelson is Ruggles Professor of Political Science and History at Columbia University and Deputy Director of Columbia World Projects. A former president of the American Political Science Association, he is the author of many celebrated books, including Fear Itself, winner of the Bancroft Prize in History. Review "Engrossing... It is an exhilarating pleasure to lose yourself in this old-fashioned example of original historical scholarship. Fear Itself is a sprawling, ambitious book that offers illuminating insights on nearly every page. Among Katznelsons gifts is the one most valuable to readers and most in danger of extinction in the American academy: He writes clear, energetic prose without a whiff of academic jargon or pretension... Entertaining and enlightening." -- Robert G. Kaiser - Washington Post "Ambitious, fascinating, and slightly dark... [Katznelsons] account of how a belief in the common good gave way to a central government dominated by interest-group politics and obsessed with national security." -- Louis Menand - New Yorker "Brilliant." -- Scott Lemieux - American Prospect "An excellent work of synthesis about the political and economic terms of the New Deal... Powerful and well-paced ... anyone wanting an intelligent guide to the ideas that still shape its place in our own fractious times should begin by reading this book." -- Duncan Kelly - Financial Times "A provocative look at how modern America-created three-quarters of a century ago by the very Southern barons who were so important a part of the New Deal -was shaped. We think of history as a settled thing, tucked safely in a faraway past. This book is a reminder of how very surprising it can be." -- David Shribman - Boston Globe Prizes Winner of Bancroft Prize 2014 Review Text "Engrossing... It is an exhilarating pleasure to lose yourself in this old-fashioned example of original historical scholarship. Fear Itself is a sprawling, ambitious book that offers illuminating insights on nearly every page. Among Katznelsons gifts is the one most valuable to readers and most in danger of extinction in the American academy: He writes clear, energetic prose without a whiff of academic jargon or pretension... Entertaining and enlightening." Review Quote "Brilliant." Details ISBN0871407388 Author Ira Katznelson Short Title FEAR ITSELF Language English ISBN-10 0871407388 ISBN-13 9780871407382 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 973.917 Residence US Affiliation Columbia University Year 2014 Subtitle The New Deal and the Origins of Our Time Country of Publication United States Illustrations 24 illustrations Place of Publication London Edition 1st UK Release Date 2014-04-15 AU Release Date 2014-04-15 NZ Release Date 2014-04-15 US Release Date 2014-04-15 Pages 720 Publisher WW Norton & Co Publication Date 2014-04-15 Imprint Liveright Publishing Corporation Alternative 9780871404503 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161652214;

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