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The Broken Decade
The Broken Decade

The Broken Decade

Prosperity, Depression and Recovery in New Zealand, 1928–39

HISTORY

556 Pages, 6.75 x 9.5

Formats: Trade Paper, Mobipocket, PDF, EPUB

Trade Paper, $39.99 (US $39.99) (CA $47.99)

Publication Date: December 2016

ISBN 9781927322260

Rights: US & CA

Otago University Press (Dec 2016)

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Overview

A defining period in New Zealand history, extensively analyzed.

Explore the Depression of the 1930s in New Zealand, from 1928 to 1939. This book provides an analytical history of the politics, economics, and social impact of the Depression, prosperity and recovery in New Zealand. Discover how the political and economic context shaped the lives of ordinary people during this transformative era.

Perfect for scholars, students, and anyone interested in New Zealand history, political science, and economics. Uncover the political and economic responses to the unprecedented conditions, and the struggles experienced by many for work, food, and shelter. Get insights into how the government responded to the crisis and how it shaped the nation's future.

Author Biography

Malcolm McKinnon has had a lifetime career in New Zealand history. He taught for many years at Victoria University of Wellington and has also worked on a number of government-sponsored historical projects. He was the general editor of the award-winning New Zealand Historical Atlas (1997).