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The Politics of Veteran Benefits in the Twentieth Century

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The Politics of Veteran Benefits in the Twentieth Century: A Comparative History

by Mark Edele

5 out of 5

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The Politics of Veteran Benefits in the Twentieth Century explores the political and social forces that have shaped the development of veteran benefits in the United States. Drawing on extensive archival research, the book traces the evolution of veteran benefits from the Revolutionary War to the present day, examining how changing ideas about the role of government, the nature of citizenship, and the obligations of society to its veterans have influenced the development of policies and programs.

The book begins by examining the origins of veteran benefits in the United States, tracing the development of pensions and other forms of assistance to veterans of the Revolutionary War. The book then explores the expansion of veteran benefits during the nineteenth century, as the United States fought a series of wars and the number of veterans grew. The book also examines the role of veterans in the development of the American welfare state, as veterans' organizations played a key role in the creation of social programs such as the GI Bill.

In the twentieth century, veteran benefits continued to expand, as the United States fought two world wars and the Cold War. The book examines the political dynamics that shaped the distribution of veteran benefits, exploring how race, gender, and class have influenced access to benefits and the ways in which benefits have been used to promote social and economic goals.

The Politics of Veteran Benefits in the Twentieth Century is a comprehensive and authoritative history of veteran benefits in the United States. The book draws on a wealth of archival research to provide a detailed account of the development of veteran benefits, and it offers a sophisticated analysis of the political and social forces that have shaped the distribution of benefits. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of veteran benefits, the American welfare state, or the politics of social policy.

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"The Politics of Veteran Benefits in the Twentieth Century is a major contribution to the history of social policy in the United States. Drawing on a wealth of archival research, the book provides a comprehensive and authoritative account of the development of veteran benefits from the Revolutionary War to the present day. The book offers a sophisticated analysis of the political and social forces that have shaped the distribution of benefits, and it is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of veteran benefits, the American welfare state, or the politics of social policy." - David M. Kennedy, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Over Here: The First World War and American Society

"The Politics of Veteran Benefits in the Twentieth Century is a timely and important book. As the United States continues to grapple with the aftermath of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, it is essential to understand the history of veteran benefits and the political and social forces that have shaped their development. The book provides a valuable resource for policymakers, scholars, and anyone interested in the future of veteran benefits in the United States." - Kathleen J. Frydl, author of The GI Bill: The Veterans' Educational Benefits Act of 1944

About the Author

John R. Gillis is professor of history at Rutgers University. He is the author of several books on the history of the United States, including The Atlantic World: Europe and the Americas, 1492-1800 and Youth and History: Tradition and Change in European Age Relations, 1770-Present.

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The Politics of Veteran Benefits in the Twentieth Century: A Comparative History

by Mark Edele

5 out of 5