Twentieth Century America: A Brief History - Couverture rigide

Reeves, Thomas C.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0195044835 ISBN 13 : 9780195044836

Editeur : Oxford University Press Inc, 1999

Synopsis

This book offers a succinct, comprehensive and objective examination of recent American history. Reeves lays bear the whole of the twentieth century with an interpretation that strives for an unbiased and accurate presentation of the real story of American history. Each chapter discusses the most important developments of the period. These include changes in politics, industry, the economy, race, gender and class issues, as well as the great strides made in technology, living standards, working conditions, and education. The list of recommended readings at the end of each chapter acquaints readers with the most readable and provocative books on each era, and has been specially selected to appeal to students.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Twentieth Century America offers a succinct, comprehensive, and objective examination of recent American history. Providing solid coverage of each era without burying readers in unnecessary detail and trivia, Reeves lays bear the whole of the twentieth century with an interpretation that strives for an unbiased and accurate presentation of the real story of American history. Each chapter discusses the most important social, political, and economic developments of the period. Reeves conveys vivid accounts of the changes in the political arena, public policy, popular culture, industry, economy, and race, gender, and class issues that defined the times, as well as the great strides made over the last one hundred years in technology, living standards, working conditions, and education. The list of recommended readings at the end of each chapter acquaints readers with the most readable and provocative books on each era, and has been specially selected to appeal to students.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press Inc
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0195044835
• ISBN 13: 9780195044836
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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