Isbn: 9780259029021 - wpa projects selected for operation through april 15, 1936 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a New Deal program that employed millions of Americans during the Great Depression. The author offers a comprehensive analysis of WPA projects, delving into their diverse types, locations, funding sources, and the relative expenditures for labor and other operational costs. Through meticulous statistical analysis, the book reveals the scale and scope of the WPA program, highlighting the significant role played by both federal funds and local sponsors' contributions. The author examines the impact of the WPA on different regions, outlining the variations in project types and funding patterns across the states. The book sheds light on the critical challenges faced by WPA administrators in selecting and implementing projects, taking into account factors such as the availability of skilled workers, weather conditions, and the need to complete projects once initiated. This exploration underscores the complexities of managing a program of such magnitude, designed to provide relief and stimulate the economy during a period of unprecedented economic hardship. 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. …