Major Problems in American History Since 1945 (Major Problems in American History)

Designed to encourage critical thinking about history, the Major Problems in American History series introduces students to both primary sources and analytical essays on important topics in U.S.

history.

This reader serves as the primary anthology for the introductory survey course, covering the subject's entire chronological span.

Comprehensive topical coverage includes the Cold War, the cultural and political movements of the 60s, the return of conservatism, life in the new information age, and race and ethnicity.