Region of extremes and contrast

Title

Region of extremes and contrast

Files

School/Department

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Description

Chapter 18

The World of the American West is an innovative collection of original essays that brings the world of the American West to life, and conveys the distinctiveness of this diverse, constantly changing region. Twenty scholars incorporate the freshest research in the field to take the history of the American West out of its timeworn "Cowboys and Indians" stereotype right up into the major issues being discussed today, from water rights to the presence of the defense industry. Other topics covered in this heavily illustrated, highly accessible volume include the effects of leisure and tourism, western women, politics and politicians, Native Americans in the twentieth century, and of course, oil.

With insight both informative and unexpected, The World of the American West offers perspectives on the latest developments affecting the modern American West, providing essential reading for all scholars and students of the field so that they may better understand the vibrant history of this globally significant, ever-evolving region of North America.

Keywords

Regionalism -- West (U.S.); West (U.S.) -- History

ISBN

978-0415989954

Publication Date

9-28-2010

Inclusive pages

530-574

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publisher

Routledge

City

New York

Comments

doi: 10.4324/9780203846056

Region of extremes and contrast


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