Author Description
A Higher Education Text On The History Of The United States Since World War Ii-- The War Years -- Origins Of The Cold War -- Truman And The Cold War -- The Other Half Of The Walnut Social Reform And Activism In The Postwar Years -- The Paradox Of Change American Society In The Postwar Years -- The Civil Rights Movement The Gods Bring Threads To Webs Begun -- John F. Kennedy The Reality And The Myth -- Lbj The Trial Of Consensus -- Vietnam-the Early Years -- Lyndon's War -- Coming Apart At Home -- 1968 -- Bringing Us Together -- An Era Of Political Malaise -- A Divided Culture, A Divided Society -- The Reagan Years -- The 1990s A Referendum On The Post-world War Ii Years -- 2000 And Beyond -- Barack Obama A Utopian Vision Confronts Political Reality -- The Trump Years. William H. Chafe, Duke University. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the evolution of American political, social, and cultural life from the conclusion of World War II to the present day. William H. Chafe, a professor at Duke University, utilizes a comprehensive historical framework to analyze the shifting dynamics of domestic policy, international relations, and social movements. The book argues that the post-war era is defined by a persistent tension between the pursuit of democratic ideals and the reality of political and social fragmentation.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Chronological analysis of U.S. presidencies from Truman through the Trump administration.
- Examination of the Civil Rights Movement and its impact on American social structures.
- Detailed accounts of the Cold War, the Vietnam War, and subsequent foreign policy shifts.
- Discussion of cultural divisions and political malaise in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on political and social history rather than military strategy or economic theory.
- It does not provide an exhaustive biography of every political figure mentioned, focusing instead on their roles within the broader historical narrative.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding the complexities of contemporary American history. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which provides a rigorous and balanced overview of the post-war period.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
ISBN-10:
0190919787
ISBN-13:
9780190919788
History
United States
Social History
Academic Textbooks
20th Century