The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life and Legacy of Frances

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

â€œKirstin Downeyâ€™s lively, substantive andâ€”dare I sayâ€”inspiring new biography of Perkins . . . not only illuminates Perkinsâ€™ career but also deepens the known contradictions of Rooseveltâ€™s character.â€ â€”Maureen Corrigan, NPR Fresh Air
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One of Franklin Delano Rooseveltâ€™s closest friends and the first female secretary of labor, Perkins capitalized on the presidentâ€™s political savvy and popularity to enact most of the Depression-era programs that are today considered essential parts of the countryâ€™s social safety network.
Country USA
Brand Anchor Books
Manufacturer Vintage
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781400078561
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2010-02-23
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781400078561

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