Description
Book SynopsisDesigned to give students a concise compass to probe the history of World War II America and to assess the war's impact on American life, the new edition of Wartime America retains the framework of the original edition but adds new important focus on topics such as other home fronts, the lives of veterans, expanded coverage of World War II as the Good War, and the concept of the Greatest Generation.Jeffries paints a picture of a people emerging from the Great Depression and eager for a better life, yet often reluctant to abandon the touchstones of their past. Combining both an original interpretation and synthesis of recent scholarship, Wartime America offers students a concise exploration of the war's transformative role in American life.
Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: Frameworks and Meanings Chapter 2: Mobilizing the Economy Chapter 3: Victory at Home and Abroad Chapter 4: A Nation on the Move Chapter 5: New Circumstances, Old Patterns Chapter 6: “Americans All?” Chapter 7: “Politics as Usual” Chapter 8: “Glimpses of War, Visions of Peace” Chapter 9: Other Home Fronts, Other Experiences Chapter 10: Epilogue A Note on Sources Index About the Author
