This established introductory text provides a lucid, authoritative account of the course of American history, discussing political, social, economic and cultural developments. In this revised and updated new edition, Jenkins reviews the 2008 presidential election, the economic crisis and recent environmental issues.
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This established introductory text provides a lucid, authoritative account of the course of American history, discussing political, social, economic and cultural developments. In this revised and updated new edition, Jenkins reviews the 2008 presidential election, the economic crisis and recent environmental issues.
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List of Tables.- List of Maps.- Preface to the Fourth Edition.- Preface to the Third Edition.- Preface to the Second Edition.- Preface to the First Edition.- Introduction.- Unnamed Lands: The European Settlement, 1492-1765.- Revolution and Nation Building, 1765-1825.- Expansion and Crisis, 1825-65.- Cities and Industry, 1865-1917.- War and Globalism, 1917-56.- Only Yesterday: The United States 1956-2000.- Contemporary America.- Glossary.- Suggestions for Further Reading.- Index.
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Praise for the third edition: 'The new chapter on Contemporary America will maintain the book's deserved reputation as a leading introductory text on the history of what is still the world's most powerful nation.' - Robert Cook, University of Sheffield, UK. 'An excellent update of a very good book.' - David Brodnax, Sr, Trinity Christian College, USA.
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Praise for the third edition: 'The new chapter on Contemporary America will maintain the book's deserved reputation as a leading introductory text on the history of what is still the world's most powerful nation.' - Robert Cook, University of Sheffield, UK. 'An excellent update of a very good book.' - David Brodnax, Sr, Trinity Christian College, USA. Praise for the fourth edition: 'Clear description, analysis, and argument make the fourth edition of A History of the United States an excellent introduction to American history.' - John Fry, Chair of the Department of History, Trinity Christian College, USA
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780230282865
Publisert
1997
Utgave
4. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Palgrave Macmillan
Vekt
585 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
05, U
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
368

Forfatter

Biographical note

PHILIP JENKINS Distinguished Senior Fellow in the Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University, USA.