U.S. Politics & Government - 20th Century, 20th Century American History - Politics & Government - General & Miscellaneous, 20th Century American History - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
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.
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New edition of a text that spans the 20th century to provide an accurate story of the American past. Moss (City College, San Francisco) blends traditional public policy approaches with recent histories that emphasize social history and the multicultural experiences of the American people. In addition to political, diplomatic, and military history, he examines the roles of women and of African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native Americans. He also focuses upon the major role that the U.S. has played in world affairs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
June 4, 2003
Publisher
Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson/Prentice Hall, c2004.
Pages
656
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780131831810