University of Nevada Press

Broschiertes Buch

Uncovering Nevada's Past: A Primary Source History of the Silver State

Beschreibung

In the words of literary luminaries, newspaper articles, public documents, personal letters, political speeches and personal accounts this is an attempt to define Nevada's colorful and complex development. The book describes life in a mining boomtown, racial segregation in Las Vegas, political careers and atomic testing.

Autor

John B. Reid currently serves as chair of the Cultural and Societal Studies Department at Truckee Meadows Community College. He received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1987 and 1990, respectively. His specialty in his Ph.D program was Race and Race relations in the United States with a strong minor in African history. Dr. Reid has published several articles and encyclopedia entries on his areas of research. Ronald M. Jamesis the author or co-author of ten books, and he received the Wilbur S. Shepperson Humanities Book Award in 1998. His articles on history, folklore, and archaeology have appeared in six countries, and he has lectured on western history throughout the nation. James also lectures occasionally at the University of Nevada, Reno in history and folklore. He is the chairman of the National Historic Landmarks Committee for the National Park Service, and he served as Nevada's State Historic Preservation Officer for three decades.

Produktdetails

• Shepperson Nevada History
• Verlag: University of Nevada Press
• Seitenzahl: 228
• Erscheinungstermin: April 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 230mm x 140mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 424g
• ISBN-13: 9780874175677
• ISBN-10: 0874175674
• Artikelnr.: 13656920