New Deal or Raw Deal?

Folsom's perspective is quite controversial among historians. I'm curious what motivated him to take this stance and what sources influenced his argument.

The book presented a strong critique of FDR's policies, but I wondered whether it considered the full scope of their intended benefits or if it focused mainly on the negatives.

I'm interested in recommendations for readers new to the subject—does Folsom make complex ideas understandable without oversimplifying?