The World of the American West is an innovative collection of original essays that brings the world of the American West to life, and conveys the distinctiveness of this diverse, constantly changing region. Twenty scholars incorporate the freshest research in the field to take the history of the American West out of its timeworn "Cowboys and Indians" stereotype right up into the major issues being discussed today, from water rights to the presence of the defense industry. Other topics covered in this heavily illustrated, highly accessible volume include the effects of leisure and tourism, western women, politics and politicians, Native Americans in the twentieth century, and of course, oil.With insight both informative and unexpected, The World of the American West offers perspectives on the latest developments affecting the modern American West, providing essential reading for all scholars and students of the field so that they may better understand the vibrant history of this globally significant, ever-evolving region of North America.
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Språk Engelska ● Formatera PDF ● Sidor 664 ● ISBN 9781136931604 ● Redaktör Gordon Morris Bakken ● Utgivare Taylor and Francis ● Publicerad 2010 ● Nedladdningsbara 3 gånger ● Valuta EUR ● ID 4494819 ● Kopieringsskydd Adobe DRM
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