Lynne Rienner America's Century: Perspectives on U.S. History Since 1900

Product Description More than any other nation, the US has shaped the course of world history during the 20th century which has been referred to as 'The American Century'. In this absorbing and accessible book, leading scholars of American history examine the century as a whole, highlighting the continuities underlying the cyclical change and apparent diversity that have marked America's development since 1900. Synopsis More than any other nation, the US has shaped the course of world history during the 20th century which has been referred to as 'The American Century'. In this absorbing and accessible book, leading scholars of American history examine the century as a whole, highlighting the continuities underlying the cyclical change and apparent diversity that have marked America's development since 1900.