Over Here: The First World War and American Society by David M. Kennedy (English

Description: Over Here by David M. Kennedy The Great War of 1914-1918 left a residue of disruption and disillusion that confronted the United States with one of the most wrenching crises in the nations history. This is a discussion of the impact of World War I on American society. This edition includes an afterword from Pulitzer Prize-winning author David M Kennedy. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Great War of 1914-1918 confronted the United States with one of the most wrenching crises in the nations history. It also left a residue of disruption and disillusion that spawned an even more ruinous conflict scarcely a generation later.Over Here is the single-most comprehensive discussion of the impact of World War I on American society. This 25th anniversary edition includes a new afterword from Pulitzer Prize-winning authorDavid M. Kennedy, that explains his reasons for writing the original edition as well as his opinions on the legacy of Wilsonian idealism, most recently reflected in President George W. Bushs national securitystrategy. More than a chronicle of the war years, Over Here uses the record of Americas experience in the Great War as a prism through which to view early twentieth century American society. The ways in which America mobilized for the war, chose to fight it, and then went about the business of enshrining it in memory all indicate important aspects of enduring American character. An American history classic, Over Here reflects on a societys struggle with the pains of war, andoffers trenchant insights into the birth of modern America. Author Biography David Kennedy is Donald J. MacLachlan Professor of History at Stanford University. He is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Freedom From Fear, a volume in the Oxford History of the United States series. Review "Probably the best, the coolest, the most objective and solid one volume it is now possible to write."--The Historian"A major contribution to the historiography of the war years.... At its most ambitious level, Over Here is intended to be read as a study in American national character."--The Journal of American History"A very careful and thoughtful study, fascinating in its insight, panoramic in its sweep."--The American Historical Review"This is one of those rare books rich with ideas that provide the mind with genuinely new perceptions." --American Heritage Promotional Uses the record of Americas experience in the Great War as a prism through which to view early twentieth-century American society Long Description The Great War of 1914-1918 confronted the United States with one of the most wrenching crises in the nations history. It also left a residue of disruption and disillusion that spawned an even more ruinous conflict scarcely a generation later.Over Here is the single-most comprehensive discussion of the impact of World War I on American society. This 25th anniversary edition includes a new afterword from Pulitzer Prize-winning authorDavid M. Kennedy, that explains his reasons for writing the original edition as well as his opinions on the legacy of Wilsonian idealism, most recently reflected in President George W. Bushs national security strategy. More than a chronicle of the war years, Over Here uses the record of Americas experience inthe Great War as a prism through which to view early twentieth century American society. The ways in which America mobilized for the war, chose to fight it, and then went about the business of enshrining it in memory all indicate important aspects of enduring American character. An American history classic, Over Here reflects on a societys struggle with the pains of war, and offers trenchant insights into the birth of modern America. Review Text "Probably the best, the coolest, the most objective and solid one volume it is now possible to write."--The Historian"A major contribution to the historiography of the war years.... At its most ambitious level, Over Here is intended to be read as a study in American national character."--The Journal of American History"A very careful and thoughtful study, fascinating in its insight, panoramic in its sweep."--The American Historical Review"This is one of those rare books rich with ideas that provide the mind with genuinely new perceptions." --American Heritage Review Quote "This is one of those rare books rich with ideas that provide the mindwith genuinely new perceptions." --American Heritage Feature Selling point: Provides the single-most comprehensive discussion of the impact of World War I on American societySelling point: This 25th anniversary edition includes a new afterword from Pulitzer Prize-winning author David M. KennedySelling point: Uses the record of Americas experience in the Great War as a prism through which to view early twentieth century American societySelling point: Reflects on a societys struggle with the pains of war, and offers trenchant insights into the birth of modern America Details ISBN0195173996 Author David M. Kennedy Short Title OVER HERE ANNIV/E 25/E Language English Edition 25th ISBN-10 0195173996 ISBN-13 9780195173994 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2004 Subtitle The First World War and American Society Residence MA, US Affiliation Stanford University Position Professor of Psychology Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780195173994 UK Release Date 2004-09-16 AU Release Date 2004-09-16 NZ Release Date 2004-09-16 US Release Date 2004-09-16 Edited by Philip G. Zimbardo Birth 1938 Death 1979 Qualifications QC Illustrations 1 map Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Edition Description 25th Revised edition Publication Date 2004-09-16 DEWEY 940.3 Audience Professional & Vocational Pages 448 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131392712;

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