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New Studies in Economic and Social History Ser.: American West : Visions and Revisions by Margaret Walsh (2004, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-100521593336
ISBN-139780521593335
eBay Product ID (ePID)30763977
Product Key Features
Number of Pages180 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameAmerican West : Visions and Revisions
SubjectUnited States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), United States / 19th Century
Publication Year2004
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaHistory
AuthorMargaret Walsh
SeriesNew Studies in Economic and Social History Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight13.4 Oz
Item Length8.9 in
Item Width5.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2004-051855
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition22
Series Volume NumberSeries Number 50
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal978
Table Of Content1. The Frontier and the West: realities, myths and the historians; 2. Lands and landscapes: occupation and ownership; 3. Peoples and migrations; 4. Making a living: early settlements and farming; 5. Making a living: non farming occupations; 6. Western communities; 7. Epilogue.
SynopsisThis is a succinct survey of the numerous contributions to the history of the American west. In the past twenty-five years historians have created a 'New Western History', which has aimed to rewrite the 'Old Western History' created around the famous Turner thesis on the significance of the American Frontier. Focusing on five main themes, this study examines and discusses the dynamics and progress of recent scholarship. Consideration is given to issues of land use, the environment, race, ethnicity, gender, business and the development of communities. Synthesising prolific research, the book offers a clear and up-to-date review for all students of American history. A full bibliography is provided for more extended study., Over the past twenty-five years historians have created a 'New Western History', which has aimed to rewrite the 'Old Western History' created around the famous Turner thesis on the significance of the American Frontier. Focusing on five main themes, this study examines the dynamics and progress of recent scholarship in the issues of land use, the environment, race, ethnicity, gender, business and the development of communities. Synthesizing prolific research, it offers a clear and up-to-date review of American history and includes a complete bibliography., This is a succinct survey of the history of the American west. Focusing on issues of land use, environment, race, ethnicity, gender, business and the development of communities, the book examines the dynamics and progress of recent scholarship. It will prove invaluable for all students of American history.
LC Classification NumberF591 .W258 2005
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