In Our Times: America Since World War II
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An interpretative narrative of important trends in US history since World War II. New features of this edition include a chapter on the early 1990s and a rewritten chapter for the…
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In Our Times: America Since World War II by Norman L. Rosenberg is a concise interpretive textbook that surveys major U.S. political, social, and cultural trends from 1945 to the early 1990s. This edition adds a chapter on the early 1990s and a rewritten 1980s chapter with updated bibliographies, making it ideal for students seeking a clear narrative overview of postwar America.
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About In Our Times: America Since World War II
Norman L. Rosenberg's In Our Times: America Since World War II offers a thematic and interpretive narrative of the United States from the end of World War II through the early 1990s. Rather than a dry chronology, the book emphasizes key trends—the Cold War, suburbanization, civil rights, economic shifts, and cultural change—showing how they interconnected. This edition includes a new chapter on the early 1990s and a thoroughly rewritten chapter on the 1980s, both supported by updated bibliographies for further research. Rosenberg's accessible prose and analytical focus make the text suitable for undergraduate history courses and general readers who want a thoughtful, compact synthesis of postwar American history.
Who should read In Our Times: America Since World War II?
Undergraduate students in U.S. history survey courses will find this a clear, interpretive core text. General readers interested in a concise overview of postwar America—from the Cold War through the early 1990s—will appreciate its thematic approach. Teachers seeking a supplemental narrative for advanced high school or introductory college classes will benefit from the updated chapters and bibliographies. It suits those who prefer analysis of trends over exhaustive detail.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Concise interpretive narrative that highlights major trends rather than overwhelming with dates
- ✓ New chapter on the early 1990s and rewritten 1980s chapter provide updated coverage
- ✓ Updated bibliographies support further research and student projects
- ✓ Accessible prose suitable for undergraduates and general readers
- ✓ Thematic approach helps readers connect political, social, and cultural developments
Cons
- ✗ Coverage ends in the early 1990s, so it is not current for recent decades
- ✗ Some readers may want more depth on specific events or figures
- ✗ Interpretive focus may not satisfy those seeking a purely factual chronology
- ✗ Limited primary source excerpts or visual materials compared to some textbooks
- ✗ Older edition may lack recent scholarship and digital resources
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Frequently asked questions
What period does this book cover?
It covers American history from the end of World War II through the early 1990s, with a new chapter on the early 1990s and a rewritten chapter on the 1980s.
Is this a textbook or a general trade book?
It is an interpretive textbook designed for undergraduate courses and general readers seeking a concise narrative overview.
What is new in this edition?
This edition adds a chapter on the early 1990s and includes a rewritten chapter on the 1980s with updated bibliographies.
Does the book include primary sources?
The focus is on an interpretive narrative rather than a primary source reader; however, updated bibliographies point to further reading.
Is it suitable for high school students?
It is written at an undergraduate level but could serve advanced high school students with teacher guidance.
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