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The Federal Landscape: An Economic History Of The Twentiethcentury West (The Modern American West)
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The Vastness Of The American West Is Apparent To Anyone Who Travels Through It, But What May Not Be Immediately Obvious Is The Extent To Which The Landscape Has Been Shaped By The U.S. Government. Water Development Projects, Military Bases, And Indian Reservations May Interrupt The Wilderness Vistas, But These Are Only An Indication Of The Extent To Which The West Has Become A Federal Landscape.Historian Gerald D. Nash Has Written The First Account Of The Epic Growth Of The Economy Of The American West During The Twentieth Century, Showing How National Interests Shaped The West Over The Course Of The Past Hundred Years. In A Book Written For A Broad Readership, He Tells The Story Of How Americas Hinterland Became The Most Dynamic And Rapidly Growing Part Of The Country.The Federal Landscape Relates How In The Nineteenth Century The West Was Largely Developed By Individual Enterprise But How In The Twentieth Washington, D.C., Became The Central Player In Shaping The Region. Nash Traces The Development Of This Process During The Progressive Era, World War I, The New Deal, World War Ii, The Affluent Postwar Years, And The Coldwar Economy Of The 1950S. He Analyzes The Growth Of Western Cities And The Emergence Of Environmental Issues In The 1960S, The Growth Of A Vibrant Mexicanu.S. Border Economy, And The Impact Of Largescale Immigration From Latin America And Asia At Centurys End.Although Specialists Have Studied Many Particular Facets Of Western Growth, Nash Has Written The Only Book To Provide A Muchneeded Overview Of The Subject. By Addressing Subjects As Diverse As Public Policy, Economic Development, Environmental And Urban Issues, And Questions Of Race, Class, And Gender, He Puts The Entire Federal Landscape In Perspective And Shows How The West Was Really Won.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Federal Landscape'? A: 'The Federal Landscape' primarily explores how the U.S. government has shaped the economic development and landscape of the American West throughout the twentieth century.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Federal Landscape'? A: The author of 'The Federal Landscape' is Gerald D. Nash, a historian known for his insights into economic history.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: 'The Federal Landscape' covers a range of topics including public policy, economic development, environmental and urban issues, as well as social questions related to race, class, and gender.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, ensuring that it is still a valuable addition to your library.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Federal Landscape' have? A: 'The Federal Landscape' has a total of 224 pages, providing a comprehensive overview of its subject matter.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it a lightweight and portable option for readers.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Federal Landscape'? A: 'The Federal Landscape' was published on August 1, 1999.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, 'The Federal Landscape' is written for a broad readership, making it accessible to those interested in economic history and the development of the American West.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.
- Q: Does 'The Federal Landscape' discuss environmental issues? A: 'The Federal Landscape' does discuss environmental issues, particularly how they emerged in the context of western economic growth during the twentieth century.