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America Transformed: Sixty Years of Revolutionary Change, 1941–2001
written by Richard M. Abrams, 1932- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2006, originally published 2006), 367 page(s)
This 2006 book examines the period 1941–2001 during which time the character of American life changed rapidly, culminating in the shattering of the liberal Democratic coalition. Revolutions in the areas of affluence, foreign policy, the military, business systems, racial relations, gender roles, sexual behavior...
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written by Richard M. Abrams, 1932- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2006, originally published 2006), 367 page(s)
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This 2006 book examines the period 1941–2001 during which time the character of American life changed rapidly, culminating in the shattering of the liberal Democratic coalition. Revolutions in the areas of affluence, foreign policy, the military, business systems, racial relations, gender roles, sexual behavior and attitudes, and disregard for privacy are discussed.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Richard M. Abrams, 1932-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Topic / Theme
Revolution and Protest context, Revolutions, Political causes, Social movements, Sociology, Politics & Policy, History, Americans, 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2006 Cambridge University Press
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The American Citizens Handbook
edited by Joy Elmer Morgan, 1889- (American University, 1941), 416 page(s)
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edited by Joy Elmer Morgan, 1889- (American University, 1941), 416 page(s)
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General Audience
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Monograph
Contributor
Joy Elmer Morgan, 1889-
Date Published / Released
1941
Publisher
American University
Topic / Theme
Citizenship, Patriotism
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American Experience: Reconstruction: The Second Civil War, Season 16, Episode 2, Interview with Edward L. Ayers, Historian, University of Vi...
directed by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017; produced by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, WGBH Boston; interview by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, in American Experience: Reconstruction: The Second Civil War, Season 16, Episode 2 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 18 mins
In the tumultuous years after the Civil War (1863-77), America grappled with how to rebuild itself, how to successfully bring the South back into the Union and how to bring former slaves into the life of the country. Ayers talks about increased taxation to expand government, decline in price of cotton as productio...
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directed by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017; produced by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, WGBH Boston; interview by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, in American Experience: Reconstruction: The Second Civil War, Season 16, Episode 2 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 18 mins
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In the tumultuous years after the Civil War (1863-77), America grappled with how to rebuild itself, how to successfully bring the South back into the Union and how to bring former slaves into the life of the country. Ayers talks about increased taxation to expand government, decline in price of cotton as production increases, economic challenges and corruption.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017
Date Published / Released
2004, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: Reconstruction: The Second Civil War
Person Discussed
Edward L. Ayers, 1953-
Topic / Theme
Economic conditions, Political corruption, Government programs, Cotton, Prices, Taxation, Reconstruction, US, 1865-1877, Race and Gender, Political and Social Movements, Reconstruction (1866–1876), African Americans, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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© 2004-2017 WGBH Educational Foundation
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An American in India: A Personal Report on the Indian Dilemma and the Nature of her Conflicts
written by J. Saunders Redding, 1906-1988 (Indianapolis, IN: Bobbs-Merrill, 1954), 277 page(s)
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written by J. Saunders Redding, 1906-1988 (Indianapolis, IN: Bobbs-Merrill, 1954), 277 page(s)
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Chapter
Author / Creator
J. Saunders Redding, 1906-1988
Date Published / Released
1954
Publisher
Bobbs-Merrill
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1954 by J. Saunders Redding.
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An American Merchant in Europe, Asia, and Australia: A Series of Letters
written by George Francis Train, 1829-1904 (New York, NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1857), 521 page(s)
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written by George Francis Train, 1829-1904 (New York, NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1857), 521 page(s)
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
George Francis Train, 1829-1904
Date Published / Released
1857
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Person Discussed
George Francis Train, 1829-1904
Topic / Theme
International travel, Family and Culture, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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The American Revolution: Pages From a Negro Worker's Notebook
written by James Boggs, 1919-1993 (New York, NY: Monthly Review, 1963), 92 page(s)
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written by James Boggs, 1919-1993 (New York, NY: Monthly Review, 1963), 92 page(s)
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Chapter
Author / Creator
James Boggs, 1919-1993
Date Published / Released
1963
Publisher
Monthly Review
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(Alexandria, VA: Alexander Street, 2004), 124 page(s)
Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Chapter
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Alexander Street
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Americæ Pars Undecima: Seu Descriptio Admirandi Itineris a Guillielmo Schouten
(Oppenheim, Rhineland Palatinate: Theodor De Bry (Publisher), 1690), 77 page(s)
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(Oppenheim, Rhineland Palatinate: Theodor De Bry (Publisher), 1690), 77 page(s)
Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
1690
Publisher
Theodor De Bry (Publisher)
Topic / Theme
American Indians, Exploration
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Annual Report, 1993
written by Ohio Women, Inc. (Columbus, OH: Ohio. Women's Policy and Research Commission, 1993), 11 page(s)
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written by Ohio Women, Inc. (Columbus, OH: Ohio. Women's Policy and Research Commission, 1993), 11 page(s)
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Women and Social Movements in the United States,1600-2000
Field of Study
Women and Social Movements
Content Type
Pamphlet
Author / Creator
Ohio Women, Inc.
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Ohio. Women's Policy and Research Commission
Topic / Theme
Economic empowerment, Women's health issues, Government appointees, Late 20th Century (1975–2000), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Annual Report, 1994
written by Ohio Women, Inc. (Columbus, OH: Ohio. Women's Policy and Research Commission, 1994), 12 page(s)
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written by Ohio Women, Inc. (Columbus, OH: Ohio. Women's Policy and Research Commission, 1994), 12 page(s)
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Women and Social Movements in the United States,1600-2000
Field of Study
Women and Social Movements
Content Type
Pamphlet
Author / Creator
Ohio Women, Inc.
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Ohio. Women's Policy and Research Commission
Topic / Theme
Women's health issues, Government appointees, Women's rights, Late 20th Century (1975–2000), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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