American Paradox 2e

This text/reader for courses in recent American history emphasises political participation and popular culture. The book takes as its main theme the paradoxical relationship of Americans to their government (for example, many Americans remain sceptical of big government even as they expect it to provide large programs such as Social Security). Each chapter incorporates 1-3 primary sources. Unlike most post-war American history books that tend to emphasise the 1950s and 60s, "The American Paradox" provides full coverage and analysis of the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s.