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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 PerkinsSocial Security Unemployment Insurance and the Minimum Wage
Author: Kirstin Downey
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ISBN-13: 9781400078561
ISBN-10: 1400078563
Publication Date: 2/23/2010
Pages: 496
Edition: Reprint
Rating:
  • Currently 4.9/5 Stars.
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4.9 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Anchor
Book Type: Paperback
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Fascinating book about the first female head of the Department of Labor and the many social programs she and Roosevelt helped to enact during the Depression. There are many parallels in the book to the present day political scandals and intrigue.
Good book for political science majors