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The A to Z of the Kennedy-Johnson Era

Author : Richard Dean Burns
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810870428
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book The A to Z of the Kennedy-Johnson Era written by Richard Dean Burns and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2009-09-21 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the history of the United States, few periods could more justly be regarded as the best and worst of times than the Kennedy-Johnson era. The arrival of John F. Kennedy in the White House in 1961 unleashed an unprecedented wave of hope and optimism in a large segment of the population; a wave that would come crashing down when he was assassinated only a few years later. His successor, Lyndon B. Johnson, enjoyed less popularity, but he was one of the most experienced and skilled presidents the country had ever seen, and he promised a Great Society to rival Kennedy's New Frontier. Both presidents were dogged by foreign policy disasters: Kennedy by the Bay of Pigs fiasco, although he came out ahead on the Cuban missile crisis, and Johnson from the backlash of the Vietnam War. The 1960s witnessed unprecedented progress toward racial and sexual equality, but it also played host to race and urban riots. And while impressive advances in the sciences and arts were fueling the American imagination, the counterculture rejected it all. The A to Z of the Kennedy-Johnson Era relates these events and provides extensive political, economic, and social background on this era through a detailed chronology, an introduction, appendixes, a bibliography, and several hundred cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, events, institutions, policies, and issues.

Historical Dictionary of the Kennedy-Johnson Era

Author : Richard Dean Burns
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442237929
Total Pages : 490 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Historical Dictionary of the Kennedy-Johnson Era written by Richard Dean Burns and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-05-07 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The recent commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s election as the thirty-fifth president of the United States serves as a reminder of a period of time that many Americans perceive as idyllic. Just as his election, despite a near-run thing, had instilled a pervasive sense of hope throughout the country, his assassination stunned the entire nation, scarring the psyche of a generation of Americans. More than half a century later, JFK continues to inspire debates about the effectiveness of the presidency, as well as his own political legacy, making the senator from Massachusetts the object of many enduring myths: that he would have been one of the country’s greatest leaders had he lived, he would have kept the US out of a full-fledged Vietnam war, and that he was a martyr of right-wing assassins. His successor, Lyndon B. Johnson, who did get the US deeply involved in Vietnam while pursuing the social reforms of the Great Society at home and abroad, also casts a long shadow in the twenty-first century, as the nation continues to deal with poverty, racism, and social injustice. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Kennedy-Johnson Era covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, including the president, his advisors, his family, his opponents, and his critics, as well as members of Congress, military leaders, and international leaders. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about John F. Kennedy.

The Kennedy-Johnson Era

Author : Henry Mao
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (499 download)

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Download or read book The Kennedy-Johnson Era written by Henry Mao and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Kennedy, Johnson, and the Nonaligned World

Author : Robert B. Rakove
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107002907
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Kennedy, Johnson, and the Nonaligned World written by Robert B. Rakove and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines John F. Kennedy's policy of engaging states that had chosen to remain nonaligned in the Cold War.

Decade of Disillusionment

Author : Jim F. Heath
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780253202017
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Decade of Disillusionment written by Jim F. Heath and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1975 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the decade of the Sixties in America, the administrations of two Democratic Presidents, Kennedy and Johnson, and the war in Vietnam.

The Years of Lyndon Johnson

Author : Robert A. Caro
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1847922171
Total Pages : 740 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (479 download)

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Download or read book The Years of Lyndon Johnson written by Robert A. Caro and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This era witnessed some of the most frustrating moments of Johnson's career, but also some of the most triumphant. His battle with the Kennedy brothers over the 1960 Democratic nomination for president was a bitter one, and the ensuing years of Johnson's vice-presidency were marked with humiliation. But, thrust into power following the assassination of J. F. Kennedy, Johnson grasped the presidential role with unprecedented skill.

Three Years of Progress

Author : Paul Southwick
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (547 download)

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Download or read book Three Years of Progress written by Paul Southwick and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Kennedy, Johnson, and the Quest for Justice

Author : Jonathan Rosenberg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781422358870
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (588 download)

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Download or read book Kennedy, Johnson, and the Quest for Justice written by Jonathan Rosenberg and published by . This book was released on 2006-11-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

American Tragedy

Author : David E. Kaiser
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780674006720
Total Pages : 612 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (67 download)

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Download or read book American Tragedy written by David E. Kaiser and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A re-creation of the deliberations, actions, and deceptions that brought two decades of post-World War II confidence to an end, this book offers an insight into the Vietnam War at home and abroad - and into American foreign policy in the 1960s.

The A to Z of Australia

Author : James C. Docherty
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0810876345
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book The A to Z of Australia written by James C. Docherty and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
ISBN 13 : 146167218X
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (616 download)

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Download or read book The A to Z of Sweden written by Irene Scobbie and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
ISBN 13 : 0810875896
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book The A to Z of Existentialism written by Stephen Michelman and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 1461731844
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (617 download)

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Download or read book The A to Z of Shamanism written by Graham Harvey and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
ISBN 13 : 1461672066
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (616 download)

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Download or read book The A to Z of Norway written by Jan Sjåvik and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 146167199X
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (616 download)

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Download or read book The A to Z of Malaysia written by Ooi Keat Gin and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2010-06-07 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
ISBN 13 : 1461731771
Total Pages : 438 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (617 download)

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Download or read book The A to Z of Kierkegaard's Philosophy written by Julia Watkin and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2010-03-23 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 1461672023
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (616 download)

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Download or read book The A to Z of Modern Italy written by Mark Gilbert and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2010-04-20 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.