Postwar America: An Encyclopedia Of Social, Political, Cultural, And Economic History

by James Ciment

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From the outbreak of the Cold War to the rise of the United States as the last remaining superpower, the years following World War II were filled with momentous events and rapid change. Diplomatically, economically, politically, and culturally, the United States became a major influence around the globe. On the domestic front, this period witnessed some of the most turbulent and prosperous years in American history. ""Postwar America: An Encyclopedia of Social, Political, Cultural, and show more Economic History"" provides detailed coverage of all the remarkable developments within the United States dur show less

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James Ciment holds a B.A. in English literature from the University of California at Los Angeles & a Ph.D. from City University of New York, Graduate Center. He has written & edited a number of books on American & world history. He lives in New York City. (Bowker Author Biography)

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973.92History & geographyHistory of North AmericaUnited States1901-Cold War, Vietnam War, Digital Age (1953-2001)
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E169.12 .P654History of the United StatesUnited StatesGeneral
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