This new illustrated history reference work focuses on the past 100
years, since that is the period for wars that have most shaped the
present environment in the US. The 328 signed entries from 158
expert contributors are arranged in an A-to-Z format, and cover
important individuals, events, books, movies, organizations,
themes, and conflicts. . . .This more academically oriented title
is suitable for all collections that can afford it.
*CHOICE*
"While librarians have numerous choices for materials covering
warfare and society, there are not as many that cover warfare and
its impact on society as broadly or as well as Karsten′s. If a
library is looking to add to its coverage of wars and their impact
or fill a gap, this is an excellent choice. The primary documents
and the work′s breadth will ensure that a variety of readers find
it useful and engaging."
*Library Journal Review*
"Editor Karsten, four associate editors, and 153 other expert
contributors have produced an excellent reference work . . .
Entries are well written and easy to read, and each includes a
selected bibliography, suggestions for further reading, and a list
of related entries within the set."
*Kaye Talley*
"This superb resource, a detailed work examining war and its
effects on facets of America, is both comprehensive and readable.
It is sure to be a popular reference set and will serve as an
extremely useful tool for young scholars seeking insight into the
events and their repercussions."
*Mike Brown*
"Encyclopedia of War and American Society fills a gap in U.S.
war-reference not only by its unique theoretical manner of coverage
but also in its subject matter. Encyclopedia of War and American
Society is highly recommended for undergraduate and graduate
academic libraries as well as high school libraries supporting
advanced history courses."
*Kristi L. Plamer*
"This comprehensive guide will serve could serve, high school,
public and academic collections well."
*Lawrence Looks at Books*
"This set should be in public and academic libraries, and
considered for high school library collections as needed."
*Dana McDougald*
"The articles are well researched and are filled with solid
anecdotes as well as intelligent analysis and commentary. Most
reference books about war do not cover the domestic front as well
as this work or for the entire length of United States
history. Community colleges, four year institutions and graduate
schools would do well to add this scholarly work to their
collections."
*ARBA*
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