In this narrative analysis, Mr. Andrew examines the underlying ideas and principal objectives of the most ambitious and controversial American reform effort since the New Deal. An acute examination. —Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post. American Ways Series.

"“A must read for everyone.”" - Rapport

"“Concise and cogent...an evenhanded analysis of the legacy of the Great Society.”" - CHOICE

"“Andrew takes on all of the major policy initiatives of the period in admirable detail...a remarkable feat.”" - H-Net: Humanities and Social Science Reviews Online

"“Sprightly...a valuable addition to the current research on arguably the most turbulent American decade of the twentieth century.”" - Presidential Studies Quarterly

"“Andrew's aim is to see the Great Society clearly, free of the distortions of partisan politics, and to an impressive degree he succeeds.”" - The Review of Higher Education