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Autore |
Reeves Thomas C. <1936-> |
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Titolo |
Twentieth-century America : a brief history / / Thomas C. Reeves |
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New York, : Oxford University Press, 2000 |
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ISBN |
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0-19-028142-1 |
1-281-34667-5 |
0-19-802141-0 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (vi, 314p. ) : ill., ports |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Civilization, Modern - American influences |
United States History 20th century |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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PREFACE; 1. By 1900; 2. Progressivism and the New Deal; 3. The Trials and Triumphs of Progressivism; 4. The First World War; 5. The Twenties; 6. The Depression Decade; 7. The World at War Again; 8. Postwar Challenges; 9. The "Best Years"; 10. Era of Upheaval; 11. Nixon's America; 12. Years of Disillusionment; 13. Dynamic Conservatism; 14. Into the Nineties; 15. The Close of the Century |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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In this comprehensive examination of recent American history, the author provides solid coverage without unnecessary detail and trivia. Each chapter discusses developments of a period, ranging from politics to race and gender issues. |
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