Patel's story will become the definitive account... An impressive, thought-provoking narrative of the New Deal... Patel raised important questions for historians to consider as they continue to grapple with this period of American history and as they, more generally, attempt to argue when and how the global matters.
Meg Jacobs, American Historical Review Impressive... Patel traces with unprecedented detail ... Read morethe intense international exchange and 'transnational learning and linking' that shaped the Roosevelt administration's responses to the global crisis of capitalism and democracy in the 1930s.
Ira Katznelson, Foreign Affairs Skillfully combining an original approach, comprehensive information and surprising anecdotes, Patel's book contributes to the critical reassessment of a key moment in recent US history.
Giovanni Bernardini, Corriere della Sera A compelling argument that is profoundly relevant to the twenty-first century.
Glenn C. Altschuler, Huffington Post Those in search of an up-to-date New Deal primer that pays special attention to international connections will find Patel's results extremely useful. The book's fantastic bibliography alone, covering works in no fewer than seven languages, is worth the price of the volume.
Brooke L. Blower, Journal of American History A deep, scholarly dive into the New Deal
Kirkus Patel presents exhaustive and valuable factual comparisons of the New Deal with various other country policies in the 1930s.
Choice A rich account of facts that shows in detail the unfolding and the impact of the New Deal.
Stefano Solari, History of Economic Thought and Policy Patel's contribution is largely in his mastery of many national historiographies and his ability to compare them. When he discusses the diffusion of punch card data management through public administrations around the world, for example, he gives a fascinating view of the development of parallel governmentalities in different national contexts.
Gabriel Winant, Reviews in History This global history of the New Deal succeeds in its attempt to re-frame U.S. history of the 1930s and after in a transnational setting. Patel is particularly strong when dealing with matters of diplomacy and economics where he demonstrates a profound knowledge of both primary sources and secondary literature.
Olaf Stieglitz, H-Net Excellent and very readable.
Martin Albers, Archiv fur Sozialgeschichte In the United States, transnational links impacted many political programs... Patel emphatically argues for a global perspective on the New Deal.
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