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Great society : a new history

Shlaes, Amity, author

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\"In the 1960s [and 1970s], Americans sought the same goals many seek now: an end to poverty, higher standards of living for the middle class, a better environment, and more access to health care and education. Then, too, we debated socialism and capitalism, public sector reform versus private sector advancement. Time and again, whether under John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, or Richard Nixon, the country chose the public sector. Yet the targets of our idealism proved elusive. What's more, Johnson's and Nixon's programs [may have] shackled millions of families in permanent government dependence. Ironically, Shlaes argues, the costs of entitlement commitments made a half century ago preclude the very reforms that Americans will need in coming decades\"-- Publisher's description.

• Publisher: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
• Subject: Kennedy, John F. 1917-1963. / Johnson, Lyndon B. 1908-1973. / Nixon, Richard M. 1913-1994. / Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006. / Economic assistance, Domestic United States History 20th century. / Social legislation United States History 20th century. / United States Economic policy 1961-1971. / United States Economic policy 1971-1981. / United States Social policy. / United States Politics and government 1963-1969.
• ISBN: 9780061706424

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
E169.12.S5135 2019	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE