Isbn: 9780243128976 - the Public Works Administration (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This comprehensive study meticulously examines the formation and operations of the US Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, delving into its significance within the broader framework of American public works administration history. The establishment of this remarkable agency during the Great Depression was not an impulsive decision, but rather the culmination of years of debate and proposals for economic recovery through public works spending. The author meticulously analyzes the agency's structure, functions, policies, and the impact of its initiatives, offering valuable insights into the challenges and possibilities of large-scale public works programs in times of economic crisis. By contextualizing the agency's actions within the broader historical context, this book unveils the enduring legacy of this agency and its continuing relevance to contemporary discussions about the role of public works in stimulating economic growth and recovery This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…