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America in the Seventies - (America in the Twentieth Century) Annotated by Stephanie Slocum-Schaffer (Paperback)
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Highlights
- In assessing this tumultuous period in American history, Stephanie A. Slocum-Schaffer provides readers with a visceral experience of the seventies and a comprehensive survey of the important events of the entire decade.
- About the Author: Stephanie A. Slocum-Schaffer is assistant professor of political science at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
- 240 Pages
- History, Social History
- Series Name: America in the Twentieth Century
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Book Synopsis
In assessing this tumultuous period in American history, Stephanie A. Slocum-Schaffer provides readers with a visceral experience of the seventies and a comprehensive survey of the important events of the entire decade.
Central to the book is the belief that the 1970s were a time of betrayal and loss for the U.S., tempered by moments of healing and renewal. Slocum-Schaffer evokes the pain of Nixon's betrayal of the nation, the revelations of the My Lai massacre and the Pentagon Papers, and the losses of icons such as John Wayne, Jimi Hendrix, and the cult followers at Jonestown. At the same time, she revisits the successes of Camp David, Billie Jean King, and Frank Robinson, and the first Space Shuttle test flight, and reminds us of the healing that such events offered to the U. S.'s faltering self-esteem. America in the Seventies concludes with a "Legacy Chapter," summarizing the influence of the events of the decade on future generations and an annotated bibliography that includes the author's recommendations for the "best first book" to read on each subject, as well as relevant Internet sources.About the Author
Stephanie A. Slocum-Schaffer is assistant professor of political science at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She has held several administrative positions, including assistant director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential studies at American University.Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.06 Inches (W) x .55 Inches (D)
Weight: .72 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Series Title: America in the Twentieth Century
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Social History
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Stephanie Slocum-Schaffer
Language: English
Street Date: May 1, 2003
TCIN: 90501079
UPC: 9780815629986
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-8401
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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