Isolation, ideology and impotence: organizations for the unemployed during the Great Depression, 1930-1935

Examines the effectiveness and importance of the two leading unemployment organisations during the early 1930s. Traces the beginnings of the NUWM under the auspices of the Communist Party and looks at its philosophy and policies throughout the period. Outlines the policy and establishment of organisations by the trade unions during the period. Discusses the origins of the NUU and finally looks at the fundamental weaknesses of both the NUWM and the NUU