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California: The Great Exception
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In 1949, Lawyer, Historian, And Journalist Carey Mcwilliams Stepped Back To Assess The State Of California At The End Of Its First One Hundred Yearsits History, Population, Politics, Agriculture, And Social Concerns. As He Examined The Reasons For The Prodigious Growth And Productivity That Have Characterized California Since The Gold Rush, He Praised The Vitality Of The New Citizens Who Had Come From All Over The World To Populate The State In A Very Short Time. But He Also Made Clear How Brutally The New Californians Dealt With The Indian Problem, The Water Problem, And The Need For Migrant Labor To Facilitate California'S Massive And Highly Profitable Agricultural Industry. As We Look Back Now On 150 Years Of Statehood, It Is Particularly Useful To Place The Events Of The Past Fifty Years In The Context Of Mcwilliams'S Assessment In California: The Great Exception. Lewis Lapham Has Written A New Foreword For This Edition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'California: The Great Exception'? A: 'California: The Great Exception' explores the historical and social developments in California at the end of its first one hundred years, focusing on its growth, diverse population, and the challenges faced by new residents.
- Q: Who is the author of 'California: The Great Exception'? A: The book is authored by Carey McWilliams, who was a lawyer, historian, and journalist.
- Q: When was 'California: The Great Exception' published? A: 'California: The Great Exception' was published on April 2, 1999.
- Q: What kind of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'California: The Great Exception' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'California: The Great Exception'? A: The book has a total of 394 pages.
- Q: Is 'California: The Great Exception' a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'California: The Great Exception'.
- Q: What social issues does the book address? A: 'California: The Great Exception' discusses various social issues, including the treatment of Native Americans, water rights, and the migrant labor required for California's agriculture.
- Q: Does 'California: The Great Exception' contain a foreword? A: Yes, this edition includes a new foreword written by Lewis Lapham.
- Q: Is the condition of the book new? A: Yes, the item condition is classified as new.
- Q: What category does 'California: The Great Exception' belong to? A: The book is categorized under Native American studies.