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



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Autore: Russo David J Visualizza persona
Titolo: American history from a global perspective : an interpretation / / David J. Russo ; Jon L. Wakelyn, advisory editor Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Westport, Conn. : , : Praeger, , 2000
London : , : Bloomsbury Publishing, , 2024
Edizione: 1st ed.
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (453 p.)
Disciplina: 973/.07/2
Soggetto topico: National characteristics, American
Soggetto geografico: United States History
United States Historiography
United States History Cross-cultural studies
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.
Titolo autorizzato: American history from a global perspective  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 979-84-00-61082-0
0-313-00296-7
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910819214203321
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