Present tense the United States since 1945 /

Synopsis

Respected for its coverage of foreign policy and domestic politics, Present Tense also provides a thorough examination of social and cultural history. The new edition includes a greater focus on the 1970s and 1980s, and increased coverage of recent immigration. Co-author Karen Anderson of the University of Arizona specializes in women s history in the modern period. The "American Trends and Issues" boxed feature focuses on institutions that have undergone great change in the post-World War II era, including health care, education, science, corporate culture, medicine, broadcast journalism, and more. The chapter covers the Clinton presidency, foreign affairs in the post-Cold War period, the 2000 presidential election, terrorism and the attacks of September 11, and global and economic issues in the 21st century.