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The Big Change: America Transforms Itself, 190050
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Frederick Lewis Allen Was One Of The Pioneers In Social History. Best Known As The Author Of Only Yesterday, Allen Originated A Model Of What Is Sometimes Called Instant History, The Reconstruction Of Past Eras Through Vivid Commentary On The News, Fashions, Customs, And Artifacts That Altered The Pace And Forms Of American Life. The Big Change Was Allen'S Last And Most Ambitious Book. In It He Attempted To Chart And Explain The Progressive Evolution Of American Life Over Half A Century. Written At A Time Of Unprecedented Optimism And Prosperity, The Big Change Defines A Transformative Moment In American History And Provides An Implicit And Illuminating Perspective On What Has Taken Place In The Second Half Of The Twentieth Century.Allen'S Theme Is The Realization, In Large Measure, Of The Promise Of Democracy. As Against The Strain Of Social Criticism That Saw America As Enfeebled By Affluence And Conformity, Allen Wrote In Praise Of An Economic System That Had Ushered In A New Age Of Well Being For The American People. He Divides His Inquiry Into Three Major Sections. The First, 'The Old Order,' Portrays The Turnofthecentury Plutocracy In Which The Federal Government Was Largely Subservient To Business Interests And The Gap Between Rich And Poor Portended A Real Possibility Of Bloody Rebellion. 'The Momentum Of Change' Graphically Describes The Various Forces That Gradually Transformed The Country In The New Century: Mass Production, The Automobile, The Great Depression And The Coming Of Big Government, World War Ii And America'S Emergence As A World Power. Against This Background, Allen Shows How The Economic System Was Reformed Without Being Ruined, And How Social Gaps Began To Steadily Close.The Concluding Section, 'The New America,' Is A Hopeful Assessment Of Postwar American Culture. Allen'S Analysis Takes Critical Issue With Many Common Perceptions, Both Foreign And Domestic, Of American Life And Places Remaining Social Problems In Careful Perspective. As William O'Neill Remarks In His Introduction To This New Edition, The Big Change Is Both A Deep And Wonderfully Readable Work Of Social Commentary, A Book That Gains Rather Than Loses With The Years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Big Change: America Transforms Itself, 1900-50'? A: The book focuses on the social and economic transformations in America from 1900 to 1950, highlighting the progression of American life during a pivotal period in history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Frederick Lewis Allen, a pioneer in social history known for his insightful commentary and analysis of American life.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the evolution of American democracy, the impact of economic systems, and the cultural changes that took place during the early to mid-twentieth century.
- Q: How is the book structured? A: The book is divided into three major sections: 'The Old Order,' 'The Momentum of Change,' and 'The New America,' each addressing different aspects of American society and its transformation.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'The Big Change'? A: The title signifies the substantial transformations in American society, economy, and culture that occurred during the first half of the twentieth century, marking a shift towards modern America.
- Q: When was 'The Big Change' published? A: The book was published on January 30, 1993.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Big Change' contain? A: The book contains 324 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Big Change' is suitable for academic study, especially for those interested in American history, sociology, and economic conditions.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.