America Transformed

by Richard M. Abrams

Book Overview

America has seen a multitude of transformations since its very founding. This 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 system, racial relations, gender roles, sexual behavior and attitudes, and disregard for privacy are discussed. Rather than cite...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521862469
• ISBN13: 9780521862462
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.3"