The American West Transformed

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"Gerald D. Nash has long been recognized as the historical profession's foremost explorer of the American West in the twentieth century and this work will certainly add luster to his reputation. He has produced a volume that deepens our understanding of the social and cultural developments of the World War II years."-American Historical Review "A topic of critical importance to the understanding of both the twentieth-century West and the remainder of the nation."-Western Historical Quarterly "An excellent example of how, in the hands of a skilled craftsman using a wide variety of manuscripts and public documents, regional and local history may be used to illuminate important aspects of the national experience."-Journal of American History "Fascinating social history . . . an important book that combines serious scholarship and lively prose. [It] deserves a wide reading audience."-Business History Review "[A] pathbreaking book."-Choice "[This] study is a major contribution to understanding recent American history."-Library Journal