Promises to Keep: The United States Since World War II [Paperback]

Paul S. Boyer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 061843383X | ISBN-13: 978-0618433834 | Publication Date: October 13, 2004 | Edition: 3rd

Designed for the "U.S. Since 1945" course, this comprehensive survey presents the World War II experience as a backdrop for understanding recent developments and events in American history. The text features four principal, interwoven themes: the pervasive impact of the Cold War; the effects of social-protest movements among African Americans, women, and other groups; the sources and impact of economic, demographic, and cultural changes; and a thorough examination of politics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 560 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 3rd edition (October 13, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 061843383X
• ISBN-13: 978-0618433834
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #102,226 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A non-history major undergraduate's thoughts, May 22, 2000

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This review is from: Promises to Keep the United States Since World War II: The United States Since World War II (Paperback)

This is an excellent textbook for courses on US history 1945-present. It covered all topics, from the civil rights movement to Iran-Contra, thoroughly and provided many supporting details. While concentrating on the high profile movements such as civil rights, the women's movement, and later the New Right, the author also traces Hispanic and American Indian movements and briefly touches on the Gay Rights Movement. His political commentary is somewhat liberal, especially in discussions on the most recent presidents, but his views do not significantly interfere with the facts he presents. Overall, it is an extremely well-written, in-depth analysis of political and social trends, and is a great resource for students.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Over-Priced, Publisher Needs Spanking, April 10, 2007

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This review is from: Promises to Keep: The United States Since World War II (Paperback)

I spend $5000 a year at Amazon. I also publish books and know that it costs a penny a page to publish a book with a hard copy jacket.

This is an important book, disgracefully priced beyond the reach of virtually everyone who actually needs to read it.

If and when the price drops to $35 or so, I will consider buying. If you agree, please join me in protest.

2.0 out of 5 stars Book Review, December 1, 2011

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This review is from: Promises to Keep: The United States Since World War II (Paperback)

We used this book for my American History Class since 1945. I like learning about history. The major thing that my classmates and I disliked about the book is how it would jump time periods. For example we would be in chapter and it would be discussing the time period 1945-1955 and then the next section would jump to 1970 and then the following section we would be back discussing 1945.