The End of Reform

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Focusing on the transformation of American liberalism, the book traces its origins back to Franklin D. Roosevelt's second term and the New Deal. Alan Brinkley argues that the initial goals of the New Deal shifted towards a liberalism that embraced corporate capitalism and individual rights. Through an analysis of key personalities and societal trends, Brinkley reinterprets the New Deal and highlights its lasting impact on contemporary politics, offering insight into the current crisis of liberalism.