Encyclopedia of U.S. Political History
- ISBN-10
- 0872893200
- ISBN-13
- 9780872893207
- Series
- Encyclopedia of U.S. Political History
- Pages
- 4000
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-04-01
- Publisher
- CQ Press
Description
Encyclopedia of U.S. Political History explores the events, policies, activities, institutions, groups, people, and movements that have created and shaped political life in the United States. With contributions from scholars in the fields of history and political science, this seven-volume set provides students, researchers, and scholars the opportunity to examine the political evolution of the United States from the 1500s to the present day. With greater coverage than any other resource, the Encyclopedia of U.S. Political History identifies and illuminates patterns and interrelations that will expand the reader’s understanding of American political institutions, culture, behavior, and change. Focusing on both government and history, the Encyclopedia brings exceptional breadth and depth to the topic with more than 100 essays for each of the critical time periods covered.
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