This book, a comprehensive guide to employment policies within the WPA, provides extensive insight into the history of employment within the Works Projects Administration during the Great Depression. The author explores the various regulations governing the project employment activities and responsibilities of the Division of Employment, alongside the social, economic, and political context in which they were implemented. The book delves into the complex interplay between need, eligibility, and employability, shedding light on the challenges faced by the WPA in balancing the urgent need for employment with the principles of fairness and efficiency. Through a meticulous examination of primary source materials, the author unravels the intricate web of regulations, procedures, and case studies, offering valuable insights into the inner workings of the WPA's employment practices. Ultimately, this book serves as a testament to the WPA's enduring legacy, highlighting the complexities and contradictions inherent in providing employment during times of economic crisis.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a comprehensive guide to employment policies within the WPA, provides extensive insight into the history of employment within the Works Projects Administration during the Great Depression. The author explores the various regulations governing the project employment activities and responsibilities of the Division of Employment, alongside the social, economic, and political context in which they were implemented. The book delves into the complex interplay between need, eligibility, and employability, shedding light on the challenges faced by the WPA in balancing the urgent need for employment with the principles of fairness and efficiency. Through a meticulous examination of primary source materials, the author unravels the intricate web of regulations, procedures, and case studies, offering valuable insights into the inner workings of the WPA's employment practices. Ultimately, this book serves as a testament to the WPA's enduring legacy, highlighting the complexities and contradictions inherent in providing employment during times of economic crisis. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781390368543_0
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