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The Princeton Encyclopedia of American Political History. (Two volume set)
Michael Kazin
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Description for The Princeton Encyclopedia of American Political History. (Two volume set)
Hardback. Suitable for those interested in US history and politics, this encyclopedia covers the major forces that have shaped American politics from the founding to today. It traces the history of political institutions, parties, and founding documents. It explains ideas, philosophies, and movements that shaped American politics. Editor(s): Kazin, Michael; Edwards, Rebecca; Rothman, Adam. Num Pages: 1056 pages, 44 halftones. 3 line illus. 8 tables. 7 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GBC; HBJK; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 265 x 210 x 71. Weight in Grams: 2840.
An essential resource for anyone interested in U.S. history and politics, this two-volume encyclopedia covers the major forces that have shaped American politics from the founding to today. Broad in scope, the book addresses both the traditional topics of political history--such as eras, institutions, political parties, presidents, and founding documents--and the wider subjects of current scholarship, including military, electoral, and economic events, as well as social movements, popular culture, religion, education, race, gender, and more. Each article, specially commissioned for this book, goes beyond basic facts to provide readers with crucial context, expert analysis, and informed perspectives on the evolution ... Read more
An essential resource for anyone interested in U.S. history and politics, this two-volume encyclopedia covers the major forces that have shaped American politics from the founding to today. Broad in scope, the book addresses both the traditional topics of political history--such as eras, institutions, political parties, presidents, and founding documents--and the wider subjects of current scholarship, including military, electoral, and economic events, as well as social movements, popular culture, religion, education, race, gender, and more. Each article, specially commissioned for this book, goes beyond basic facts to provide readers with crucial context, expert analysis, and informed perspectives on the evolution ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
1056
Condition
New
Number of Pages
1056
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691129716
SKU
V9780691129716
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About Michael Kazin
Michael Kazin is professor of history at Georgetown University and an expert in U.S. politics and social movements. His books include "A Godly Hero: The Life of William Jennings Bryan" (Knopf) and "The Populist Persuasion: An American History" (Basic). Rebecca Edwards is the Eloise Ellery Professor of History at Vassar College. She is the author of "Angels in the Machinery: ... Read more
Reviews for The Princeton Encyclopedia of American Political History. (Two volume set)
One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2010 "Encyclopedias are both invitations to explore and tools to find particular information. The Princeton Encyclopedia of American Political History amply fulfills both of those functions... [M]any of these contributing historians, journalists, and social scientists are those whose opinions academics seek and cite... [M]asterful... [A]n important source for researchers at all levels to ... Read more