The United States Since 1945: A Documentary Reader (Uncovering the Past: Documentary Readers in American History) - Hardcover

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9781405167130: The United States Since 1945: A Documentary Reader (Uncovering the Past: Documentary Readers in American History)

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ISBN 10: 1405167130 ISBN 13: 9781405167130

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2009

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

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Review:

?This superb collection could well become the standard for post-1945 U.S. history courses. Its unique combination of inclusiveness and brevity, exciting choice of documents, and apt melding of older and newer themes are sure to bring new energy and insight to discussions.? ?Nancy MacLean, Northwestern University "This superb collection of primary sources spans a range from the first use of the atomic bomb to the impact of Hurricane Katrina and the ?war on terror.? The editors' thoughtful annotations allow students to situate the documents in time and place, making it a splendid teaching tool." ?Michael Schaller, University of Arizona ?This documentary reader has depth and variety. It covers key moments in political history, and also includes compelling documents on race, gender and sexuality. A great collection for the twenty-first century.? ?Kathryn Olmsted, University of California, Davis

From the Back Cover:

The Cold War, the black freedom struggle, Vietnam, the sexual revolution, the conservative backlash, and the war on terrorism are just a few of the events that have shaped the lives of Americans since 1945. This primary document reader enables students to learn about the past through the voices of those who experienced these important events in history firsthand.

Organized chronologically from 1945 to the present and covering both domestic and foreign events, the selections bring together documents and photographs from sources as diverse as presidents, activists, advertisers, and ordinary citizens and provide a rich perspective on the conflicts and issues at the heart of American society over the last 50 years.

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