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Product Identifiers

PublisherManchester University Press

ISBN-100719049512

ISBN-139780719049514

eBay Product ID (ePID)677853

Product Key Features

Number of Pages256 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameU. S. Economic History since 1945

Publication Year1997

SubjectUnited States / 20th Century, Economic History, General, Public Policy / Economic Policy

TypeTextbook

AuthorMichael French

Subject AreaPolitical Science, Business & Economics, History

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight12.5 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN96-046267

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal330.973/091

SynopsisA concise, accessible review of the principal economic developments and social changes in the US between 1945 and the present day. Covers an era of US economic dominance and the challenge from overseas. Links more 'historical' post-war developments to the rapid 'contemporary' changes of the 1970s-1990s. No direct competitor known to the author., The period since 1945 has seen the US economy evolve from an expanding consumer society in which affluence was more widely distributed than before, through to the economic challenges of recessions in the 1970s, and 1980's and the competitive challenge from overseas rivals, notably Japan. Mike French's volume examines the principal economic developments and social changes in the US since 1945, including business, regional change, and protest and urbanisation. The principal social movements, based on the civil rights demands of African-Americans, ethnic minorities and women, are examined. The elements of continuity to pre-1945 trends and the points of departure, notably in the post-1970 period, are discussed, providing a more complete examination than previously available. Comprehensive in its analysis, yet succinct in its approach, the volume will be of interest to students of US history, economic and social history and American studies., A concise, accessible review of the principal economic developments and social changes in the US between 1945 and the present day.. Covers an era of US economic dominance and the challenge from overseas.. Links more 'historical' post-war developments to the rapid 'contemporary' changes of the 1970s-1990s.. No direct competitor known to the author., Examines the principal economic developments and social changes in the United States since 1934, including business, regional change and urbanization. The text discusses the elements of continuity to pre-1945 trends and the points of departure, notably in the 1970s, are considered.