Provides a comprehensive view of national public policy since 1900, including at the legislative, judicial, and executive levels.
Examines the struggle to enact landmark legislation in each era-analyzing 90 pieces of key legislation in all. Analyzes what policymakers have failed to do as well as their successes.
Explores the stresses on American society in each policy era-including economic, environmental, and racial pressures among a host of others..

Offers a critical analysis of how national policymakers have met or failed to meet the challenges facing society.