books by James S. Olson     books:     James S. Olson      John Wayne: American Randy Roberts, James S. Olson Bison Books, 1997 The Duke Of America A very well written biography of a very complicated man. From the Duke's childhood to his later years in Hollywood, you get the full picture of an American legend that was patriotic, controversial, opinionated, grateful, and a deliberate artist. John Wayne: American ...             My Lai: A Brief History with Documents (The Bedford Series in History and Culture) James S. Olson, Randy Roberts Bedford/St. Martin's, 1998 This volume introduces students to the most controversial incident of the Vietnam War - the My Lai massacre when almost 400 Vietnamese civilians were killed in four hours. The authors discuss the ramifications of the cover-up and the ensuing investigations for the American public, policymakers, the anti-War movement and the soldiers involved. They ...             American Experiences, Volume 2 (7th Edition) Randy Roberts, James S. Olson Longman, 2007 This diverse and distinctive collection of secondary sources, written by a variety of authors, emphasizes social and cultural history.  Each article illuminates the complexity and richness of the nation's past by focusing on the people themselves-- how they coped with, adjusted to, or rebelled against America.  The readings examine people as they ...             Winning is the Only Thing: Sports in America since 1945 (The American Moment) Randy Roberts, James S. Olson The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1991 In Winning Is the Only Thing, Randy Roberts and James Olson take a hard look at the dark side of American sports. The scandals. The role of organized crime. How politicians and businessmen exploit the Olympics. Who gets rich and who goes broke. Why the fitness craze has nothing to do with fitness. And how TV sports czars like Roone Arledge -- ...             Where the Domino Fell: America and Vietnam, 1945 to 1995 James S. Olson, Randy Roberts St Martins Pr, 1996 An excellent overview of the war. Can the Vietnam War Ever Make Sense? Where the Domino Fell, by James Olson and Randy Roberts, St. Martin's Press, 1991. Contemplating this book brings me a curious and unexpected reaction: I feel optimistic and reassured that such a clear history of the Vietnam Wars ...             Encyclopedia of the Industrial Revolution in America: James S. Olson Greenwood Press, 2001 The Industrial Revolution changed the course of American history, accelerated the American economy, and affected the way people lived. This ready-reference encyclopedia offers in-depth coverage of the economic, political, and social developments of the Industrial Revolution in the United States from 1750 to 1920. More than 200 substantial entries ...             Where the Domino Fell: America and Vietnam 1945-1995 James S. Olson, Randy W. Roberts Wiley-Blackwell, 2008 Can the Vietnam War Ever Make Sense? Can the Vietnam War Ever Make Sense? Where the Domino Fell, by James Olson and Randy Roberts, St. Martin's Press, 1991. Contemplating this book brings me a curious and unexpected reaction: I feel optimistic and reassured that such a clear history of the Vietnam Wars ...             Historical Dictionary of the 1970s Greenwood Press, 1999 The 1970s were difficult years for the United States, a time when long-held convictions were challenged and the nation experienced a collective identity crisis. Women and minorities called into question the belief that freedom and equality are the birthright of all Americans. The civil rights movements of the 1970s argued that American history is ...             A Line in the Sand: The Alamo in Blood and Memory Randy Roberts, James S. Olson Free Press, 2002 Good history I was assigned to read this in a Texas history class at UT Arlington. So I expected it to be the typical politically correct, leftist, white-bashing I'd grown so accustomed to. I was pleasantly surprised. This book is honest and fair with all sides. It's what ...             Bathsheba's Breast: Women, Cancer, and History James S. Olson The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2005 Fighting with Hope Against Breast Cancer Bathsheba's Breast: Women, Cancer & History by James Olson is a far-reaching examination of the dreaded disease of breast cancer. Impressive for its scope of historical, medical, political and personal references, the book transcends its obvious historical imperative ...             Making Cancer History: Disease and Discovery at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center James S. Olson The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009 The history of the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center vividly reveals how cancer treatment in America -- and our attitudes toward the disease -- has changed since the middle of the twentieth century. One of the preeminent cancer centers in the world, M. D. Anderson is also one of the first medical institutions devoted exclusively to caring for people ...             Historical Dictionary of the 1950s James S. Olson Greenwood Press, 2000 Today, Americans look back nostalgically at the 1950s, an era when television and rock and roll revolutionized popular culture, and Vietnam, race riots, drug abuse, and protest movements were still in the future. With homes in the suburbs, new automobiles, and the latest electrical gadgets, many Americans believed they were the most prosperous ...             The Indians of Central and South America: An Ethnohistorical Dictionary James S. Olson Greenwood Press, 1991 At a juncture in history when much interest and attention is focused on Central and South American political, ecological, social, and environmental concerns, this dictionary fills a major gap in reference materials relating to Amerindian tribes. This one-volume reference collects important information about the current status of the indigenous ...             The Ethnic Dimension in American History Wiley-Blackwell, 1999 Great read! This book is amazing. The breakdown and writing is clear, concise, and very interesting. Recommend to anyone that wants a quick historic rundown of history of immigration in the U.S.             An Ethnohistorical Dictionary of the Russian and Soviet Empires Greenwood Press, 1994 In 1991, the centrifugal forces of ethnic nationalism destroyed the Soviet Union. Religious and ethnic issues will be the defining principles of political life in East Europe, Transcaucasia, and Central Asia for the next decade. 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