Explore how debates over fairness, government power, and the square deal shape American politics and everyday life. See how reformers seek to curb abuses and extend protections for ordinary citizens.This nonfiction work surveys a period of intense discussion about how government should regulate business, curb corruption, and promote public welfare. It frames the idea of the "square deal" as a guiding principle in debates over monopolies, labor, and the balance between private power and the public good.
- Understand the central concerns about trusts, monopoly, and the role of government in regulating the economy.
- Learn how voices from business and reform movements envision fair dealing and public accountability.
- See how ideas around public ownership, regulation, and social welfare fit into larger political debates.
- Get a sense of historical debates that shape modern discussions of policy and democracy.
Ideal for readers of history, political science, and civics who want context for debates about wealth, power, and reform.