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1017878
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b772248
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Abrams, Richard M.
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| Title & Author
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America transformed : : sixty years of revolutionary change, 1941-2001 /\ Richard M. Abrams.
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| Publication Statement
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Cambridge [England] ;New York :: Cambridge University Press,, 2006.
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1 online resource (xix, 345 pages)
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| ISBN
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0511219490
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0511219490
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0521862469
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; The Transformation of Science and Medicine; Effects of the Revolutions; Acknowledgments; 1 "The American Century"; 2 Before the Revolutions; 3 The Challenge of Power; 4 The Inflation of Moral Possibilities; 5 The Generational Chasm; 6 Affluence; 7 From Isolation to International Hegemonic Power; 8 The Rise of the Military in American Society; 9 The Reorganization of American Business; 10 The Revolution in Racial Relations; 11 The Revolution in Gender-Based Roles; 12 The Revolution in Sexual Behavior; 13 The Demise of Privacy.
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An examination of the period 1941 2001 during which time the character of American life changed rapidly, culminating in the shattering of the Liberal Democratic coalition. Revolutions in the areas of affluence, foreign policy, the military, business systems, racial relations, gender roles, sexual behavior and attitudes are discussed.
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Social change-- United States-- History-- 20th century.
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Changement social-- États-Unis-- Histoire-- 20e siècle.
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Gesellschaft-- USA-- Geschichte 1945-2000.
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HISTORY.
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Politics and government.
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Politischer Wandel
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Social change.
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Social conditions.
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Sozialer Wandel
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Sozialer Wandel-- Politischer Wandel-- USA-- Geschichte-- 1941-2001.
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Sozialer Wandel-- USA-- Geschichte 1945-2000.
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Sociale verandering.
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United States, History, 1945-
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United States, Politics and government, 1945-1989.
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United States, Politics and government, 1989-
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United States, Social conditions, 1945-
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États-Unis, Conditions sociales, 1945-
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États-Unis, Histoire, 1945-
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États-Unis, Politique et gouvernement, 1945-1989.
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États-Unis, Politique et gouvernement, 1989-
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United States.
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USA, Sozialer Wandel, Politischer Wandel, Geschichte, 1941-2001.
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USA.
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Verenigde Staten.
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| Dewey Classification
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973.92
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| LC Classification
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E741.A22 2006eb
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| NLM classification
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15.85bcl
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NQ 8330rvk
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