United States History Since 1865: Information Literacy and Critical Thinking

Author(s): PAUL A TENKOTTE

Edition: 1

Copyright: 2022

Pages: 320

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  • Specially designed for 5-to-10 week accelerated formats—perfect for online, hybrid, and face-to-face classes. Thematic, rather than encyclopedic, its 300 pages and 8 chapters enable instructors to cover the time period in a captivating manner.
  • Specially designed to enhance information literacy and critical thinking skills.
  • Cost savings—integrated links to primary and secondary sources make the purchase of other ancillary materials redundant.
  • Interactive in both the digital and print editions through the use of QR codes. Includes hundreds of photos, tables, and links to primary/secondary resources, documentaries, songs, maps, and animations.
  • Also suitable for Civics classes, with clear expositions of the US Constitution, major legislation, and Supreme Court decisions.
  • Available in both digital and print editions.
  • Updated to President Biden’s administration.

Preface

Author Bio

Chapter 1 From “Balance of Power” to “Superpower” to “Hyperpower” 

Chapter 2 Science, Technology, and the Information Revolution: Linear, Nonlinear, and Circular Thinking 

Chapter 3 Imbalance and Rebalancing 

Chapter 4 Tipping Points and the Economic Roller Coaster, 1865 to 1914 

Chapter 5 Dehumanization versus Human Rights: Democracy’s Continuing Struggle, 1865–1929 

Chapter 6 The Torch versus the Nuke: From Balance of Power to Superpower 

Chapter 7 Civil Rights, the Cold War, and the Imperial Presidency 

Chapter 8 The 21st Century: Individualism or Selfishness? 

Index

PAUL A TENKOTTE

Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD has authored and edited 10 books, contributed chapters and entries to 14 additional books, written and edited hundreds of articles for a wide range of media, and participated in 20 television documentaries. His weekly column, Our Rich History (https://www.nkytribune.com/category/our-rich-history/), is read nationally for its insightful series and articles on Ohio Valley heritage. An award-winning teacher, he serves as Professor of History and Gender Studies at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) in metropolitan Cincinnati.

  • Specially designed for 5-to-10 week accelerated formats—perfect for online, hybrid, and face-to-face classes. Thematic, rather than encyclopedic, its 300 pages and 8 chapters enable instructors to cover the time period in a captivating manner.
  • Specially designed to enhance information literacy and critical thinking skills.
  • Cost savings—integrated links to primary and secondary sources make the purchase of other ancillary materials redundant.
  • Interactive in both the digital and print editions through the use of QR codes. Includes hundreds of photos, tables, and links to primary/secondary resources, documentaries, songs, maps, and animations.
  • Also suitable for Civics classes, with clear expositions of the US Constitution, major legislation, and Supreme Court decisions.
  • Available in both digital and print editions.
  • Updated to President Biden’s administration.

Preface

Author Bio

Chapter 1 From “Balance of Power” to “Superpower” to “Hyperpower” 

Chapter 2 Science, Technology, and the Information Revolution: Linear, Nonlinear, and Circular Thinking 

Chapter 3 Imbalance and Rebalancing 

Chapter 4 Tipping Points and the Economic Roller Coaster, 1865 to 1914 

Chapter 5 Dehumanization versus Human Rights: Democracy’s Continuing Struggle, 1865–1929 

Chapter 6 The Torch versus the Nuke: From Balance of Power to Superpower 

Chapter 7 Civil Rights, the Cold War, and the Imperial Presidency 

Chapter 8 The 21st Century: Individualism or Selfishness? 

Index

PAUL A TENKOTTE

Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD has authored and edited 10 books, contributed chapters and entries to 14 additional books, written and edited hundreds of articles for a wide range of media, and participated in 20 television documentaries. His weekly column, Our Rich History (https://www.nkytribune.com/category/our-rich-history/), is read nationally for its insightful series and articles on Ohio Valley heritage. An award-winning teacher, he serves as Professor of History and Gender Studies at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) in metropolitan Cincinnati.