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The A to Z of the Roosevelt-Truman Era

Author : Neil A. Wynn
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810870536

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The A to Z of the Roosevelt-Truman Era by Neil A. Wynn Pdf

The 1930s were dominated by economic collapse, stagnation, and mass unemployment. This crisis enabled the Democrats to recapture the White House and embark upon a period of reform unsurpassed until the 1960s. Roosevelt's New Deal laid the foundations of a welfare system that was further consolidated during and after the Second World War. American involvement in World War II helped to secure victory in Europe and in Asia. American participation in the war led to economic recovery but also brought with it enormous demographic and social changes. Some of these changes continued after the war had ended, but further political reform was to be limited due to the impact of the Cold War and the effects of America's new role as the world's leading superpower in the atomic age. The A to Z of the Roosevelt-Truman Era examines significant individuals, organizations, and events in American political, economic, social, and cultural history between 1933 and 1953. This was a period of enormous significance in the United States due to the impact of the Great Depression, World War II, and the onset of the Cold War. The presidencies of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman witnessed the origins of the modern American welfare system and the rise of the United States as a world power, as well as its involvement in the confrontation with communism that dominated the latter half of the 20th century.

The A to Z of the Roosevelt-Truman Era

Author : Neil A. Wynn
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009-12-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810868908

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The A to Z of the Roosevelt-Truman Era by Neil A. Wynn Pdf

The 1930s were dominated by economic collapse, stagnation, and mass unemployment. This crisis enabled the Democrats to recapture the White House and embark upon a period of reform unsurpassed until the 1960s. Roosevelt's New Deal laid the foundations of awelfare system that was further consolidated during and after the Second World War. American involvement in World War II helped to secure victory in Europe and in Asia. American participation in the war led to economic recovery but also brought with it enormous demographic and social changes. Some of these changes continued after the war had ended, but further political reform was to be limited due to the impact of the Cold War and the effects of America's new role as the world's leading superpower in the atomic age. The A to Z of the Roosevelt-Truman Era examines significant individuals, organizations, and events in American political, economic, social, and cultural history between 1933 and 1953. This was a period of enormous significance in theUnited States due to the impact of the Great Depression, World War II, and the onset of the Cold War. The presidencies of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman witnessed the origins of the modern American welfare system and the rise of the United States as a world power, as well as its involvement in the confrontation with communism that dominated the latter half of the 20th century.

Historical Dictionary of the Roosevelt-Truman Era

Author : Neil A. Wynn
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008-07-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810866959

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Historical Dictionary of the Roosevelt-Truman Era by Neil A. Wynn Pdf

The Historical Dictionary of the Roosevelt-Truman Era examines significant individuals, organizations, and events in American political, economic, social, and cultural history between 1933 and 1953. This was a period of enormous significance in the United States due to the impact of the Great Depression, World War II, and the onset of the Cold War. The presidencies of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman witnessed the origins of the modern American welfare system and the rise of the United States as a world power, as well as its involvement in the confrontation with communism that dominated the latter half of the 20th century.

The A to Z of the Eisenhower Era

Author : Burton I. Kaufman,Diane Kaufman
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810870635

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The A to Z of the Eisenhower Era by Burton I. Kaufman,Diane Kaufman Pdf

U.S. Army General Dwight D. Eisenhower first entered into the public eye during World War II as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe. In 1952, he was elected as the 34th President of the United States and served two terms. During those terms he oversaw the cease-fire of the Korean War, kept up the pressure on the Soviet Union during the Cold War, made nuclear weapons a higher defense priority, launched the Space Race, enlarged the Social Security program, and began the Interstate Highway System. The A to Z of the Eisenhower Era examines significant individuals, organizations, and events in American political, economic, social, and cultural history during this era in American history. In addition to the hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on politics, economics, diplomacy, literature, science, sports, and popular culture, a chronology, introductory essay, and several appendixes are also included in this valuable reference.

The A to Z of the Holiness Movement

Author : William Kostlevy
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04
Category : Holiness movement
ISBN : 9780810875913

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The A to Z of the Holiness Movement by William Kostlevy Pdf

It is much harder to define a religious movement than it is to define a religion or denomination. That applies especially when that movement almost defies definition as the Holiness Movement does. The Holiness Movement is a Methodist religious renewal movement that has over 12 million adherents worldwide. Perhaps the most familiar public manifestation of the holiness movement has been its urban holiness missions, and the Salvation Army-noted for its service ministries among poor and people suffering the dislocations that accompany war and disaster-is the most notable example. The A to Z of the Holiness Movement relates important new developments in the Holiness Movement--such as the widely discussed "Holiness Manifesto"--are thoroughly discussed, and the content has also been expanded to include information on figures from Asia and Africa to reflect the continued growth of the Holiness Movement. With a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 400 cross-referenced dictionary entries, this reference has information that cannot be found elsewhere.

The A to Z of Australia

Author : James C. Docherty
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810876347

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The A to Z of Australia by James C. Docherty Pdf

The last continent to be claimed by Europeans, Australia began to be settled by the British in 1788 in the form of a jail for its convicts. While British culture has had the largest influence on the country and its presence can be seen everywhere, the British were not Australia's original populace. The first inhabitants of Australia, the Aborigines, are believed to have migrated from Southeast Asia into northern Australia as early as 60,000 years ago. This distinctive blend of vastly different cultures contributed to the ease with which Australia has become one of the world's most successful immigrant nations. The A to Z of Australia relates the history of this unique and beautiful land, which is home to an amazing range of flora and fauna, a climate that ranges from tropical forests to arid deserts, and the largest single collection of coral reefs and islands in the world. Through a detailed chronology, an introduction, appendixes, a bibliography, and cross-referenced dictionary entries on some of the more significant persons, places, and events; institutions and organizations; and political, economic, social, cultural, and religious facets, author James Docherty provides a much needed single volume reference on Australia, from its most unpromising of beginnings as a British jail to the liberal, tolerant, democracy it is today.

The A to Z of Sweden

Author : Irene Scobbie
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781461672180

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The A to Z of Sweden by Irene Scobbie Pdf

Once part of the Kalmar Union-along with Denmark and Norway-the Kingdom of Sweden broke free in order to govern itself in the early 1500s, and for more than a century afterwards it was a force to be reckoned with. At its peak, it was twice the size that it is today, but with the secession of Finland in 1809 and the rise of Russia, Sweden changed its path and instead turned toward neutrality and a peaceful existence. Today, Sweden boasts a healthy economy, and it is an important member of the European Union, as well a major contributor to international activities. The A to Z of Sweden relates the history of Sweden through a chronology, a list of acronyms and abbreviations, an introductory essay, a bibliography, appendixes, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, events, and institutions, this dictionary provides information ranging from politics to economics, from education to religion, and from music to literature.

The A to Z of Existentialism

Author : Stephen Michelman
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Existentialism
ISBN : 9780810875890

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The A to Z of Existentialism by Stephen Michelman Pdf

Contains more than three hundred alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on the central claims of existentialist philosophy and its development.

The A to Z of Shamanism

Author : Graham Harvey,Robert J. Wallis
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781461731849

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The A to Z of Shamanism by Graham Harvey,Robert J. Wallis Pdf

The A to Z of Shamanism has the duel task of exploring the common ground of shamanic traditions and evaluating the diversity of both traditional indigenous communities and individual Western seekers. This is done in an introduction, a bibliography, a chronology, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries, which explore the consistent features of a variety of shamans, the purposes shamanism serves, the function and activities of the shaman, and the cultural contexts in which they make sense.

The A to Z of Norway

Author : Jan Sjåvik
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781461672067

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The A to Z of Norway by Jan Sjåvik Pdf

One of the smallest countries in Europe, Norway has created for itself a position in the world community, which is completely out of proportion to the size of its population. Originally the home of sub-Arctic hunters and gatherers, then of ferocious Vikings, it lost perhaps half of its population to the Black Death in 1349, ended up in a union with Denmark that lasted until 1814, and then became united with Sweden, gaining complete independence only as recently as 1905. Over the centuries the Norwegians eked out a meager living from stony fields and treacherous seas while suffering through hunger, darkness, and cold, however, its recent productive use of such natural resources as hydroelectric power, natural gas, and oil has made the Norwegians some of the richest people in the world. The A to Z of Norway supplies a wealth of information that illuminates Norway's remarkable history, society, and culture. This is done through a chronology, a bibliography, an introductory essay, appendixes, and over 250 cross-referenced dictionary entries covering events and individuals of historical, political, social, and cultural significance. Both past and present political parties are discussed, major economic sectors are described, and basic economic facts are provided. Several entries describe the history and attractions of major Norwegian cities, and Norway's role in the international community is detailed as well providing a full portrait of this vibrant country.

The A to Z of Malaysia

Author : Ooi Keat Gin
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810876415

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The A to Z of Malaysia by Ooi Keat Gin Pdf

The A to Z of Malaysia encapsulates the development of Malaysia from prehistory to the early years of the 21st century. It covers not only Malaysia's history but also its politics, economy, multiethnic society, multiculturalism, scientific and technological developments, and the state of its environment. A host of contemporary issues and challenges are featured, including ethnic polarization, economic equity, and polygamy; concepts like Ketuanan Melayu (Malay Dominance), "Malaysian Malaysia," "Malay," and Islam Hadhari (Civilizational Islam); and terms like "Ali Baba" business, kiasi, bejalai, and "Twenty Points." Over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries are contained in this reference, covering everything from ethno-historical entries to those on culinary favorites and personalities. A chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and a bibliography complement the dictionary entries, enhancing the authoritative and up-to-date information provided.

The A to Z of Kierkegaard's Philosophy

Author : Julia Watkin
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-23
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781461731771

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The A to Z of Kierkegaard's Philosophy by Julia Watkin Pdf

The A to Z of Kierkegaard's Philosophy provides a contextual introduction to Kierkegaard's 19th century world of Copenhagen, a chronology of events and key figures in his life, as well as definitions of the key systems of his thought-theology, existentialism, literature, and psychology. The extensive bibliographical section covers secondary literature and electronic materials of help to researchers. The appendix includes detailed information on his writings, along with a list of his pseudonyms. This book is useful not only as a guide for experienced scholars, but also as an introduction to new students of Kierkegaard's Philosophy.

The A to Z of Modern Italy

Author : Mark Gilbert,Robert K. Nilsson
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781461672029

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The A to Z of Modern Italy by Mark Gilbert,Robert K. Nilsson Pdf

Italy is a country that exercises a hold on the imagination of people all over the world. Its long history has left an inexhaustible treasure chest of cultural achievement. The historic cities of Rome, Florence, and Venice are among the most sought-after destinations in the world for tourists and art lovers, and Italy's natural beauty and cuisine are rightly renowned. Italy's history and politics are also a source of endless fascination. Modern Italy has consistently been a political laboratory for the rest of Europe. In the 19th century, Italian patriotism was of crucial importance in the struggle against the absolute governments reintroduced after the Congress of Vienna, 1814-15. After the fall of Fascism during World War II, Italy became a model of rapid economic development, though its politics has never been less than contentious and its democracy has remained a troubled one. The A to Z of Modern Italy is an attempt to introduce the key personalities, events, social developments, and cultural achievements of Italy since the beginning of the 19th century, when Italy first began to emerge as something more than a geographical entity and national feeling began to grow. This is done through a chronology, a list of acronyms and abbreviations, an introductory essay, a map, a bibliography, and some 400 cross-referenced dictionary entries on prominent individuals, basic institutions, crucial events, history, politics, economics, society, and culture.

The a to Z of Ancient Egyptian Warfare

Author : Robert G. Morkot
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810876255

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The a to Z of Ancient Egyptian Warfare by Robert G. Morkot Pdf

The A to Z of Ancient Egyptian Warfare covers the period from the emergence of the Egyptian state around 3000 BC to the Arab conquest in the mid-7th century AD. The book is divided into three main sections.

The A to Z of Spanish Cinema

Author : Alberto Mira
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781461672173

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The A to Z of Spanish Cinema by Alberto Mira Pdf

Spanish cinema is emerging as one of the most exciting, fascinating, and special cinemas in the world. Not only are others viewing Spanish films, but they are adopting Spanish producers and Spanish actors as their own. While Spanish cinema has been maturing for a long time and has been producing excellent directors, actors, and films for decades-including during the dark times of the Franco regime-only now is it winning numerous fans not only at home but also abroad. And with directors like Pedro Almodóvar, actors and actresses like Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz, and films such as Abre los ojos and Alatriste to build upon, the outlook for Spanish Cinema appears brighter than ever. The A to Z of Spanish Cinema provides a better understanding of the role Spanish cinema has played in film history through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on producers, directors, film companies, actors, and films.