The American West: A New Interpretive History

by Hine, Robert V.; Faragher, John Mack; Coleman, Jon T.

• ISBN13: 9780300185171
• ISBN10: 0300185170
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780300231786
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780300078350
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2017-08-08
• Publisher: Yale Univ Pr
• More Book Details

About This Book

The American West: A New Interpretive History

ISBN: 9780300185171

About This Book

"The American West: A New Interpretive History" is a comprehensive and engaging textbook that offers a fresh perspective on the history of the American West. This second edition, published in 2017, is a fully revised and updated version of the classic history, making it an ideal resource for students and educators alike.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in courses focused on American history, particularly those exploring the western territories of the United States. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex cultural and historical dynamics of the American West, including professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of this region.

History and Editions

The second edition of "The American West" has been meticulously updated to incorporate new research, including recent scholarship on Native American lives and cultures. This edition presents the West as both frontier and region, examining the clashing of different cultures and ethnic groups from the first Columbian contacts between Native Americans and Europeans up to the end of the twentieth century. The book's concise yet detailed approach makes it an excellent choice for course work.

Author and Other Works

The authors of "The American West" are renowned historians in their field. Robert V. Hine was professor emeritus of history at the University of California at Riverside and Irvine. John Mack Faragher is Howard R. Lamar Professor Emeritus of History and American Studies at Yale University. Jon T. Coleman is professor of history at the University of Notre Dame. Each author brings a wealth of expertise to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780300185171
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Publication Date: August 8, 2017
• Number of Pages: 520
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback

Other Editions and Formats

While there are no other ISBNs listed for different formats of this specific edition, it is available in paperback format as mentioned above.

Related ISBNs (Not Directly Related but Part of the Same Series):

• The Lamar Series in Western History: This series includes other books that explore various aspects of western history. For example:
• "The Oxford Handbook of the American West" (ISBN: 9780199763774)
• "The American West: A New Interpretive History" (Second Edition) is part of this series, focusing specifically on the history of the American West.

Publication Details

• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Publication Date: August 8, 2017
• Number of Pages: 520
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 6.90(w) x 10.00(h) x 1.30(d)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for "The American West: A New Interpretive History," making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.