Issues in American history

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The growth of cities

1985
Traces the growth of cities in America from colonial days to modern times and discusses the problems and promises of urbanization.

The worker in America

1985
Examines the history of the American worker, including the history of working blacks, women, and immigrants, and discusses the development of labor unions and work in the future.

Racial prejudice

1985
Discusses the causes and history of prejudice against minority groups in the United States, reviewing the damaging effects of prejudice and suggesting ways to eliminate it.

Taxes

1986
A history of taxation in America, including taxes and revolution, tariffs, income tax, social security tax, tax revolts, and changing purposes and goals of taxes.

The advancing frontier

1986
Traces the history of westward expansion in the United States discussing the evolution of the popular idea of an unlimited frontier and its influence on American thought.
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