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Overview
By the end of the 1980s, the "malaise" that had once pervaded American society was replaced by a renewed sense of confidence and national purpose. However, beneath this veneer of optimism was a nation confronting the effects of massive federal deficits
Editorials
New York Sun
An astute account of politics and culture during the Reagan years.— Nicholas Wapshott
Claremont Review of Books
A masterly synoptic account of the Reagan years (including two chapters on the Cold War)... that is especially good on domestic issues.... Collins is the rare historian who is literate in economics and public policy. He combines this knowledge with a writing style that is direct and understated. Indeed, it is hard to tell from his scrupulous prose what his own ideological leanings may be. Although he does not shrink from criticizing Reagan or his record, Collins confidently dispatches many of the well-entrenched criticisms of the Gipper that most historians roll over for, and in a way that does not read like a pro-Reagan brief.— Steven F Hayward
American Studies
Any student of the period would benefit from having this book both for general reference and for a lively, informative read.— John Matlin
Register of the Kentucky Historical Society
Transforming America is an engaging, readable account of an important decade.— Jerome L. Himmelstein
New York Sun -
An astute account of politics and culture during the Reagan years.
Claremont Review of Books -
A masterly synoptic account of the Reagan years (including two chapters on the Cold War)... that is especially good on domestic issues.... Collins is the rare historian who is literate in economics and public policy. He combines this knowledge with a writing style that is direct and understated. Indeed, it is hard to tell from his scrupulous prose what his own ideological leanings may be. Although he does not shrink from criticizing Reagan or his record, Collins confidently dispatches many of the well-entrenched criticisms of the Gipper that most historians roll over for, and in a way that does not read like a pro-Reagan brief.
American Studies -
Any student of the period would benefit from having this book both for general reference and for a lively, informative read.
Register of the Kentucky Historical Society -
Transforming America is an engaging, readable account of an important decade.