Michigan: A History of the Wolverine State - Softcover

Dunbar, Willis F.; May, George S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0802870554 ISBN 13: 9780802870551

Publisher: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1959

Synopsis

This standard textbook on Michigan history covers the entire scope of the Wolverine State's historical record -- from when humankind first arrived in the area around 9,000 B.C. up to 1995. This third revised edition of Michigan also examines events since 1980 and draws on new studies to expand and improve its coverage of various ethnic groups, recent political developments, labor and business, and many other topics. Includes photographs, maps, and charts.

About this title

About the Authors

(1902-1970) He was chairman of the History Department at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan.


George S. May (d. 2003) was professor emeritus of history at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

From the Back Cover

This book examines Michigan's colorful history from 1980 to 1994. George May has used the large body of new studies that have appeared in recent years to expand and improve the book's coverage of Indians, African Americans, various ethnic groups, recent political developments, labor and business, and numerous other topics.

Edition details

• Publisher: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
• Publication date: 1959
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802870554
• ISBN 13: 9780802870551
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 769