The Concise Princeton Encyclopedia of American Political History Contributor(s): Kazin, Michael (Editor), Edwards, Rebecca (Editor), Rothman, Adam (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0691152071 ISBN-13: 9780691152073 Publisher: Princeton University Press OUR PRICE: $33.25 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | History & Theory - General - History | United States - General - Political Science | Reference |
Dewey: 320.03 |
LCCN: 2011009777 |
Physical Information: 1.39" H x 7.14" W x 9.96" (2.50 lbs) 672 pages |
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Publisher Description: An essential guide to U.S. politics, from the founding to today With 150 accessible articles written by more than 130 leading experts, this essential reference provides authoritative introductions to some of the most important and talked-about topics in American history and politics, from the founding to today. Abridged from the acclaimed Princeton Encyclopedia of American Political History, this is the only single-volume encyclopedia that provides comprehensive coverage of both the traditional topics of U.S. political history and the broader forces that shape American politics--including economics, religion, social movements, race, class, and gender. Fully indexed and cross-referenced, each entry provides crucial context, expert analysis, informed perspectives, and suggestions for further reading. Contributors include Dean Baker, Lewis Gould, Alex Keyssar, James Kloppenberg, Patricia Nelson Limerick, Lisa McGirr, Jack Rakove, Nick Salvatore, Stephen Skowronek, Jeremi Suri, Julian Zelizer, and many more. Entries cover:
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