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Wartime America: The World War II Home Front (American Ways Series) by Jeffries, John W., 1942- is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

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As John Jeffries observes in his new and cogent history of America during World War II, our view of the war has been shaped by two widely accepted perspectives: as a watershed in American history, as a “Good War” of national unity, virtue, and success. Searching for the reality behind these catchphrases, Mr. Jeffries finds a richer and more varied portrait of America at war, one that defies easy interpretation. If great changes came to American life, thy were not necessarily brought by the war; if the struggle seemed one of moral unity, not all Americans were equally wedded to the cause. In considering the nation's political economy and the effects of mobilization; the social and cultural mobility of wartime; the experiences of minority groups; the strains of domestic politics; and the influence of propaganda, Mr. 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. His succinct, informative history is a welcome contribution to our understanding of this crucial moment in the American experience.

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Author

Jeffries, John W., 1942-

Publisher

Ivan R. Dee, Publisher

Published

1996

Language

EN

ISBN

9781566631198

Category

history

Subjects

Fiction, Sociology, History

Rating

3.44 / 5 (24 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14