Encyclopedia of War & American Society
Sage Publications, 2006

4-volumes

AP high school, college, and general public

Editor

Peter Karsten, University of Pittsburgh

The Enyclopedia of War & American Society is a comprehensive, highly-credentialed three-volume historical reference work that explores the transformative power of war and militiary activity throughout U.S. history. The book's coverage ranges across many disciplines, and investigates war's effect on economic patterns, government policy, public sentiments, social trends, and cultural expression.

An extensive closing secton offers readers a detailed chronology of primary documents to explore including passages from letters, diaries, autobiographies, official documents, novels, poems, songs, and cartoons, as well as images, graphs, and a number of tables of relevant data, surveys, and public opinion polls to extend their research capabilities.

Award

Society for Military History 2007 Distinguished Book Award

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