The American West. Visions and Revisions - Rilegato

Walsh, Margaret

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ISBN 10: 0521593336 ISBN 13: 9780521593335

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2004

Riassunto

This 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.

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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.

L'autore:

Margaret Walsh is a Professor of American Economic and Social History in the School of American and Canadian Studies of the University of Nottingham.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0521593336
• ISBN 13: 9780521593335
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 180