Should America Go to War? The Debate over Foreign Policy in Chicago, 1939–1941. By James C. Schneider. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 1989. 289p. $37.50.

Abstract

In examining public debate over foreign policy in the United States between the outbreak of World War II and America's entry into the war, Schneider focuses on Chicago, a major metropolitan area that encompasses virtually every major interest group found in the nation. Analyzing opinion and activity among these groups, he reveals how widely the controversy raged and how foreign policy considerations cut across other interests. The debate splintered public opinion at the very moment when unity was most needed. Originally published in 1989. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.