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Issues of War and Peace
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Nancy Gentile Ford
Book Code: GR1196
ISBN: 0-313-31196-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-31196-3
360 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 12/30/2001
List Price: $75.00 (UK Sterling Price: £41.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
  • ...provides an advanced summation of the complexities of American military conflicts...Teachers could apply the lessons to initiate debate about issues, highlight consequences of historical events, and illustrate the diverse viewpoints surrounding American military conflicts. This title is appropriate for the high school and college-level student. Students can apply the primary source documents and the multiple viewpoints to enhance a report.
    —VOYA     December 2002
  • ...this concise volume offers 11 case studies of American military engagements and discusses how they have defined and shaped our nation....This balanced, specialized resource will be useful in large collections.
    —School Library Journal     August 2002
Description: Since its birth, America has been involved in more than a dozen military conflicts. From the battle of King's Mountain in the American Revolution to the Persian Gulf War, this resource provides a wealth of primary documents and commentary on pivotal events of war and peace. Expert commentary and the text of 70 primary documents expressing a variety of positions on these issues bring to light the complexities of American military conflicts. Documents include excerpts from speeches, diaries, pamphlets, broadsides, songs, newspaper articles, congressional debates, and government reports. Among the issues covered are the arguments between Federalists and anti-Federalists over the War of 1812, the debate over westward expansion during the Mexican War, the New York City draft riot in the Civil War, the debate over the "Indian Question," the annexation of the Philippines, the Espionage and Sedition Acts of World War I, the decision to drop the bomb on Hiroshima, the recall of General Douglas MacArthur, the My Lai massacre, and the bombing of Iraq. Each entry contains a comprehensive discussion and analysis of the event, followed by the text of 3-8 primary documents presenting a variety of viewpoints by participants in the event. A narrative introduction to the topic, a helpful annotated bibliographic research guide for each event, including recommended web sites and videos, and a timeline of key events will aid the student researcher. This is an ideal resource for student research and class debate.
Table of Contents:
  • Series Foreword by Randall M. Miller
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • The Battle of Kind Mountain: Patriots versus Loyalists in the American Revolution
  • The Hartford Convention: Federalists versus Republicans in the War of 1812
  • The Three Million Bill and the Wilmot Proviso: The Debate over Westward Expansion during the Mexican War
  • The New York City Draft Riot Volunteers and Draft Resisters in the Civil War
  • The Defeat of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce: The Debate over the "Indian Question"
  • The Annexation of the Philippines: Imperialists versus Anti-Imperialists
  • The Espionage and Sedition Act: Promoting War and Suppressing Dissent in World War I
  • Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb in World War II
  • The Recall of General Douglas MacArthur: The Debate over Limited War in Korea
  • The My Lai Massacre: Crossing the Line in Vietnam
  • The Bombing of Iraq: The Debate over America's Growing Dependence on Technology in the Persian Gulf War
LC Card Number: 2001019986
LCC Class: E181
Dewey Class: 355
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