Promises to Keep: The United States Since World War II

By Paul S. Boyer

Book Overview

Traces four principal interwoven themes; the persuasive impact of the Cold War; the effects of social protest movements among African Americans, women, Asian Americans and Mexican Americans; the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0395903866
• ISBN13: 9780395903865
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.

Customer Reviews

pretty good

The book came in pretty good condition. I did not expect great condition because that was not in the product description. I got a "good" condition book for a good price.

WOW

Paul Boyer's "Promises To Keep" is an excellent textbook for the post-World War II society. He has references to important films, art works, and books throughout.

A non-history major undergraduate's thoughts

This is an excellent textbook for courses on US history 1945-present. It covered all topics, from the civil rights movement to Iran-Contra, thoroughly and provided many supporting details. While concentrating on the high profile movements such as civil rights, the women's movement, and later the New Right, the author also traces Hispanic and American Indian movements and briefly touches on the Gay Rights Movement. His political commentary is somewhat liberal, especially in discussions on the most recent presidents, but his views do not significantly interfere with the facts he presents. Overall, it is an extremely well-written, in-depth analysis of political and social trends, and is a great resource for students.