Michigan a history of the Great Lakes state / Bruce A. Rubenstein and Lawrence E. Ziewacz.
| Author/creator | Rubenstein, Bruce A. |
| Other author | Ziewacz, Lawrence E. (Lawrence Edward) |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Fifth edition. |
| Publication Info | Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2014. |
| Description | 1 online resource. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The original Michiganians -- The new Acadia -- Under the Union Jack -- Wilderness politics and economics -- Challenges of statehood -- Decade of turmoil -- In defense of the nation -- Radicals and reformers -- Early ethnic contributions -- Grain, Grangers, and conservation -- Development of intellectual maturity -- Wood and rails -- The world of wheels -- From Bull Moose to bull market -- Depression life in an industrial state -- Inequality in the arsenal of democracy -- Fears and frustration in the Cold War era -- The turbulent 1960s -- Challenges of the 1970s -- Toward the twenty-first century -- Entering the new millennium -- Reinventing Michigan -- Appendix A : governors of the territory and state of Michigan -- Appendix B : counties, dates of organization, and origins of county names -- Appendix C : Michigan's state song -- Appendix D : Michigan's state symbols. |
| Abstract | "The fifth edition of Michigan: A History of the Great Lakes State presents an update of the best college-level survey of Michigan history, covering the pre-Columbian period to the present. Represents the best-selling survey history of Michigan Includes updates and enhancements reflecting the latest historic scholarship, along with the new chapter 'Reinventing Michigan' Expanded coverage includes the socio-economic impact of tribal casino gaming on Michigan's Native American population; environmental, agricultural, and educational issues; recent developments in the Jimmy Hoffa mystery, and collegiate and professional sports Delivered in an accessible narrative style that is entertaining as well as informative, with ample illustrations, photos, and maps Now available in digital formats as well as print "-- Provided by publisher. |
| Abstract | "The fifth edition of Michigan: A History of the Great Lakes State enhances its reputation as the leading survey of Michigan history from the pre-Columbian period to the present"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Rubenstein, Bruce A. (Bruce Alan) Michigan Fifth edition. Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2014 9781118649725 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2013050688 |
| ISBN | 9781118649732 (ePub) |
| ISBN | 9781118649756 (Adobe PDF) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |