03243nam 2200565Ia 450 991082852810332120230627172805.00-19-028142-11-281-34667-50-19-802141-0(CKB)1000000000578812(StDuBDS)AH24084897(SSID)ssj0000263080(PQKBManifestationID)11256223(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000263080(PQKBWorkID)10272019(PQKB)11125808(Au-PeEL)EBL2033507(OCoLC)958507695(MiAaPQ)EBC273323(EXLCZ)99100000000057881219981202d2000 uy 0engur|||||||||||txtccrTwentieth-century America a brief history /Thomas C. ReevesNew York Oxford University Press20001 online resource (vi, 314p. )ill., portsBibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph0-19-504483-5 0-19-504484-3 Includes bibliographical references and index.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 CenturyIn 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.Twentieth Century America offers a succinct, comprehensive, and objective examination of recent American history. Providing solid coverage of each era without burying readers in unnecessary detail and trivia, Reeves lays bear the whole of the twentieth century with an interpretation that strives for an unbiased and accurate presentation of the real story of American history. Each chapter discusses the most important social, political, and economic developments of the period. Reeves conveys vivid accounts of the changes in the political arena, public policy, popular culture, industry, economy, and race, gender, and class issues that defined the times, as well as the great strides made over the last one hundred years in technology, living standards, working conditions, and education. The list of recommended readings at the end of each chapter acquaints readers with the most readable and provocative books on each era, and has been specially selected to appeal to students.Civilization, ModernAmerican influencesUnited StatesHistory20th centuryCivilization, ModernAmerican influences.973.9973.9Reeves Thomas C.1936-278391MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910828528103321Twentieth-century America3995359UNINA