America in the Twentieth Century - Couverture souple

Moss, George

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0135693365 ISBN 13 : 9780135693360

Editeur : Prentice-Hall, 1996

Synopsis

Written in a lively, narrative style, this comprehensive survey of 20th century U.S. history from the late 19th century to the mid-1990s focuses on the public life of the American people, on American political history, and the history of American public policy. It intertwines political, demographic, economic, social, and cultural history throughout.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

From the Gilded Age to the dawn of the twenty-first century, George Donelson Moss's comprehensive narrative spans the twentieth century to provide readers with an accurate story of the American past. Written in a clear and concise style, this survey text is logically organized into parallel topical and chronological sequences that are easy to understand and a pleasure to read.

• NEW—New chapter covering the new millennium—Features the disputed 2000 Presidential election: the 2002 Congressional elections; the first two years of G.W. Brush's presidency: and the tragic events of 9/11/2001, the war on terrorism and war with Iraq.
• NEW—Emphasis on social history—Includes the current status of women and minorities, recent immigration trends, and labor history.
• NEW—Coverage of the current economy—Includes the recession, the stock market crash, corporate scandals, and consumer confidence.
• NEW—The global economy and society—Analyzes U.S. events within the framework of globalization.

Présentation de l'éditeur

For freshman/sophomore-level survey courses in 20th-century U.S. History, as well as Advanced Placement Courses at the high school-level.

The fifth edition of America in the Twentieth Century has been thoroughly revised and carefully reworked. Broad in scope and written in a lively narrative style, this comprehensive survey covers all topics and personalities from the late 19th through the 20th century, and now includes a new chapter covering the momentous events of the dawning 21st century. It focuses on the public life of the American people and social and cultural history.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Prentice-Hall
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0135693365
• ISBN 13: 9780135693360
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 657
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible