Includes bibliographical references (pages 312-322).

"Although well recognized as a major personality and influence in the New Deal era, Henry A. Wallace has up to now been neglected by the historians of that period. The Schapsmeier brothers have filled that gap with this thorough examination of the origins and development of the Wallace political philosophy. By tracing and analyzing Wallace's evolving thought in the context of contemporary events, they depict his genius in the varied roles of scientist, economist, farm editor, and original thinker in agricultural policy. Special emphasis is placed on his relationship with Franklin D. Roosevelt and his contributions to the Roosevelt administration as Secretary of Agriculture, administrator of the vast farm programs, spokesman for rural America, and philosopher for New Deal programs. While the main focus of the book is on Henry A. Wallace, the authors also cast light on several other areas. They reveal the importance of Henry C. Wallace as a Progressive leader in the era of Harding and Coolidge; present new insights into the importance of the McNary-Haugen movement in the formulation of agricultural policy for the agrarian sector; and evaluate the influence of Populism and Progressivism in the New Deal farm coalition. In addition, they assess the role of agricultural economists as architects of specific farm legislation. Historians will find this a comprehensive, significant, and worthwhile study of one of the great figures in agricultural history."--Jacket.

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