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United States Since 1945
Contributor(s): Ingalls, Robert P. (Editor), Johnson, David K. (Editor)
ISBN: 1405167149     ISBN-13: 9781405167147
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $46.48  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: February 2009
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Annotation: Encompassing political, social, and cultural issues, this primary source reader allows students to hear the voices of the past, giving a richer understanding of American society since 1945.
Comprises over 50 documents, which incorporate political, social, and cultural history and encompass the viewpoints of ordinary people as well a variety of leaders
An extended introduction explains to students how to think and work like historians by using primary sources
Includes both written texts and photographs
Headnotes contextualize the documents and questions encourage students to engage critically with the sources
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States - 20th Century
- History | United States - 21st Century
Dewey: 973.918
LCCN: 2008047105
Series: Uncovering the Past: Documentary Readers in American History
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.80 lbs) 256 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1940's
- Chronological Period - 1950-1999
- Chronological Period - 20th Century
- Chronological Period - 21st Century
 
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Publisher Description:
Encompassing political, social, and cultural issues, this primary source reader allows students to hear the voices of the past, giving a richer understanding of American society since 1945.
  • Comprises over 50 documents, which incorporate political, social, and cultural history and encompass the viewpoints of ordinary people as well a variety of leaders
  • An extended introduction explains to students how to think and work like historians by using primary sources
  • Includes both written texts and photographs
  • Headnotes contextualize the documents and questions encourage students to engage critically with the sources