The United States Since 1945: A Documentary Reader

Authors

Robert P. Ingalls, University of South FloridaFollow
David K. Johnson, University of South FloridaFollow

Document Type

Book

Publication Date

2009

Abstract

Encompassing political, social, and cultural issues, this primary source reader allows students to hear the voices of the past, giving a richer understanding of American society since 1945.

• Comprises over 50 documents, which incorporate political, social, and cultural history and encompass the viewpoints of ordinary people as well a variety of leaders
• An extended introduction explains to students how to think and work like historians by using primary sources
• Includes both written texts and photographs
• Headnotes contextualize the documents and questions encourage students to engage critically with the sources

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Citation / Publisher Attribution

R. P. Ingalls & D. K. Johnson (Eds.), The United States Since 1945: A Documentary Reader, Wiley-Blackwell, 256 p.

Scholar Commons Citation

Ingalls, Robert P. and Johnson, David K., "The United States Since 1945: A Documentary Reader" (2009). History Faculty Publications. 242.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/hty_facpub/242