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Record Nr.

UNINA9910828528103321

Autore

Reeves Thomas C. <1936->

Titolo

Twentieth-century America : a brief history / / Thomas C. Reeves

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Oxford University Press, 2000

ISBN

0-19-028142-1

1-281-34667-5

0-19-802141-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (vi, 314p. ) : ill., ports

Disciplina

973.9

Soggetti

Civilization, Modern - American influences

United States History 20th century

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

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

Sommario/riassunto

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.