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020 _a9780195122169
041 _aEnglish
082 _a973.92
_bPAT
100 _aPatterson, James T.
245 _aRestless Giant :
_bthe united states from watergate to bush v. gore /
_cJames T. Patterson
260 _aNew York :
_bOxford University Press,
_c2005.
300 _a448 Pages
_bHB
500 _aIn Restless Giant, acclaimed historian James T. Patterson provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the United States from the turbulent post-Watergate era to the controversial 2000 presidential election. The book examines the political, social, and cultural transformations that shaped the nation during this period, including the rise of conservatism, economic shifts, technological advancements, and the evolving role of America on the global stage. Patterson deftly analyzes key events—such as the Reagan Revolution, the end of the Cold War, the Clinton impeachment, and the disputed Bush v. Gore decision—while also exploring broader trends in race relations, popular culture, and domestic policy. A vital contribution to modern U.S. history, Restless Giant offers a nuanced and insightful narrative of a nation grappling with change and uncertainty.
650 _aUnited States -- History-- 1969
999 _c33794
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