| Washington State: Third Edition Contributor(s): LeWarne, Charles Pierce (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 0295982888 ISBN-13: 9780295982885 Publisher: University of Washington Press OUR PRICE: $64.35 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2003 Annotation: "Dr. Charles LeWarne is the one author writing on Washington State history who has the academic standing, the high school teaching experience, and the respect of his social studies colleagues to produce a text that provides the academic rigor and yet readability to capture high School students' interest. I have used his text in my Washington State history classes and would recommend others do so." |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | United States - West - Pacific (ak, Ca, Hi, Or, Wa) - History | United States - State & Local - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) |
| Dewey: 979.7 |
| LCCN: 2002026644 |
| Physical Information: 1.07" H x 8.64" W x 10.32" (2.55 lbs) 372 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Pacific Northwest - Cultural Region - Western U.S. - Geographic Orientation - Washington |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This revised, updated, and improved edition of the leading high school textbook on Washington State history brings the reader from the earliest known accounts of the region up to the present. Incorporating the newest data from the 2000 census, LeWarne presents a vivid and up-to-date portrait of the cultures and trends that continue to shape Washington State. From the role of Native American tribal governments to the administration of Governor Gary Locke, he examines changes in the political arena including the pivotal events of the 2000 elections. The book addresses a range of ongoing social and economic issues, such as environmental controversies, multiculturalism, and changes in the computer and biotechnology industries. New and expanded material includes: Kennewick Man The dot.coms, including Amazon Microsoft Governor Gary Locke Makah whaling Salmon recovery Washington's multi-ethnic communities Plus Updated statistical and general material throughout, including latest census and elections Exercises have been restructured to facilitate the use of partial chapters |