American history from a global perspective : an interpretation / / David J. Russo ; Jon L. Wakelyn, advisory editor

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910819214203321
• Autore: Russo David J
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Westport, Conn. : , : Praeger, , 2000; London : , : Bloomsbury Publishing, , 2024
• ISBN: 979-84-00-61082-0; 0-313-00296-7
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (453 p.)
• Disciplina: 973/.07/2
• Soggetti: National characteristics, American; United States History; United States Historiography; United States History Cross-cultural studies
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- American History from a Global Perspective -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- PROLOGUE: THE AMERICANS -- 1 The Native Tribes -- 2 The English Colonists -- 3 The Black African Slaves -- 4 The Other Americans -- 5 Multiethnic, Multiracial Americans -- 6 Conclusion -- PART I THE AMERICAN POLITY -- 7 Colonial Politics -- 8 The Revolution -- 9 The Constitution -- 10 Republicanism -- 11 Federalism -- 12 Constitutional Interpretation -- 13 Philosophical Positions -- 14 Governmental Structures -- 15 The Party System -- 16 Governmental Functions -- 17 Domestic Policy -- 18 Foreign Policy -- PART II AN AMERICAN GEOGRAPHY AND ECONOMY -- 19 The Environment -- 20 Territory -- 21 Occupation -- 22 Settlement -- 23 Transportation/Communication -- 24 General Economic Developments -- 25 Agricultural and Extractive Activity -- 26 Commercial and Industrial Activity -- 27 Public and Private Sectors -- PART III AMERICAN SOCIETY -- 28 Social Structure -- 29 The Family -- 30 Population Growth -- 31 Social Behavior -- 32 Social Reform -- PART IV AMERICAN CULTURE -- 33 Religion -- 34 Education -- 35 Thought/Science/Medicine -- 36 Art/Entertainment -- 37 ; Leisure/Recreation -- PART V AMERICAN COMMUNITIES AND IDENTITIES -- 38 The Changing Nature of Community -- 39 Rural Areas and Small Local Communities -- 40 Cities -- 41 Colonies and States -- 42 Regions -- 43 Subnational Forms of Identity -- 44 Nationalism -- Conclusion -- Bibliographical Essay -- THE NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE -- TRANSNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES -- The World -- Europe -- Asia -- Africa -- Middle and South America -- White Settler Societies -- The Anglo-American Connection -- Particular Subjects in a Transnational Perspective -- Revolution -- Nationalism -- Government Policy -- Family Life -- Slavery and Race -- Reform -- The Woman's Movement -- Cities.; Index -- About the Author.