Major Problems in American History, 1920-1945: Documents and Essays (Major Problems in American History (Wadsworth)) [Paperback]

Colin Gordon (Author), Thomas Paterson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0395870747 | ISBN-13: 978-0395870747 | Edition: 001

This collection of primary source documents and essays provides in-depth coverage of the cultural, social, political, economic, and intellectual events of the 1920-1945 era. In keeping with the proven strengths of the series, the compelling documents are grouped with important secondary sources, accompanied by chapter introductions, selection headnotes, and suggested readings.

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"I have assigned several Major Problems over the years and was particularly impressed with this volume. At times I feel that it keeps the "survey" focus when there is time now to delve deeper into issues. Also, even though this is a US history text - I believe that it is important to provide some global/world context for the Depression and World Wars. Students cannot understand the US perspective without situating it in a global context."

"This is an excellent collection of documents and secondary readings addressing, in a thoughtful and thorough manner, one of the most tumultuous periods in US history." --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 001 edition (February 2, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395870747
• ISBN-13: 978-0395870747
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #695,858 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Colin Gordon is Professor and Chair of History at the University of Iowa, where he has taught since 1994. He is the author of New Deals: Business, Labor and Politics, 1920-1935 (1994), Dead on Arrival: The Politics of Health in Twentieth Century America (2003), and Mapping Decline: St. Louis and the Fate of the American City (2008). He is also a senior research consultant to the Iowa Policy Project, where he writes on state labor, health, and economic development policies. Colin Gordon received his PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1990.

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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Used as textbook in American History college class, February 13, 2007

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We ordered this as a required textbook for a college course. It is a little "dry" in some areas, but has a good balance. To me it is more geared to the student than the average person, but then a history afficianado would probably like it also.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great, January 27, 2011

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Got here fast and the book is in perfect shape. Nothing more to say. Good product, good service.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A compilation of essays and documents from 1920-1945, June 21, 2000

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This review is from: Major Problems in American History, 1920-1945: Documents and Essays (Major Problems in American History (Wadsworth)) (Paperback)

A compilation of works from various sources which outline the mood and individual stances of various topics of the time.