Broken Decade
Malcolm McKinnon
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Broken Decade
Published
2016
Publisher
Otago University Press
Pages
556
ISBN-13
9781927322260
Description
"The Depression of the 1930s was a defining period in New Zealand history. It had its own vocabulary – swaggers and sugarbags, relief work and sustenance, the Queen Street riots and special constables – that was all too familiar to those who lived through that tumultuous decade ... While the lives of those most affected by the Depression have been admirably documented in oral histories in various forms, the political and economic context, and the manoeuvrings and responses to the unprecedented conditions have not, until now, been given the extensive analysis they deserve. [This book] ... unpicks the Depression year by year. It begins by introducing the prosperous world of New Zealand in the late 1920s before focusing on the sudden onset of the Depression in 1930–31, the catastrophic months that followed and, finally, on the attempt to find a way back to that pre-Depression prosperity. Informed by exhaustive research, relevant statistics and fascinating personal accounts, and made accessible and meaningful by insightful analysis"--Publisher's description.
Subjects
The Luminaries
Studying New Zealand history
Studying New Zealand History
Speeches and documents on New Zealand history
Today in New Zealand History
Unveiling New Zealand history
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Broken Decade?
This edition of Broken Decade has approximately 556 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Broken Decade?
For most readers, Broken Decade typically takes between 11h 35m and 7h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 139,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 139,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Broken Decade?
The estimated word count for Broken Decade is approximately 139,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Broken Decade?
Broken Decade was written by Malcolm McKinnon.
When was Broken Decade published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.