Wiley Blackwell Companions to American History

This companion offers an overview of Richard M. Nixon's life, presidency, and legacy, as well as a detailed look at the evolution and current state of Nixon scholarship. • Examines the central arguments and scholarly debates that surround his term in office • Explores Nixon's legacy and the historical significance of his years as president • Covers the full range of topics, from his campaigns for Congress, to his career as Vice-President, to his presidency and Watergate • Makes extensive use of the recent paper and electronic releases from the Nixon Presidential Materials Project

“A Companion to Theodore Roosevelt” is the first comprehensive anthology to encompass Roosevelt as whole, highlighting both his personality and his skilled diplomacy. • Revitalizes and internationalizes scholarship on this most popular and highly-rated American president • Covers many aspects of Roosevelt's personality and his policies, domestic and foreign, to create a complete picture of the man • Provides scholarship from both sides of the Atlantic, from established Roosevelt specialists, respected scholars, and a new generation of historians • A new and fresh historiographical exploration of Roosevelt's life and ideas, political career and achievements, and his legacies

“A Companion to Thomas Jefferson” presents a state-of-the-art assessment and overview of the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson through a collection of essays grounded in the latest scholarship. • Features essays by the leading scholars in the field, including Pulitzer Prize winners Annette Gordon-Reed and Jack Rakove • Includes a section that considers Jefferson's legacy • Explores Jefferson's wide range of interests and expertise, and covers his public career, private life, his views on democracy, and his writings • Written to be accessible for the non-specialist as well as Jefferson scholars

This commentary on Paul's highly autobiographical letter to the Galations traces the history of the book's reception through the ages. • Explores the influence and history of this important New Testament book • Demonstrates the crucial role that Galatians has played in the development of very diverse forms of Christian spirituality • Considers the influence of Galatians on a wide range of theological figures, including Chrysostom, Augustine, and Luther • Examines the ways in which Galatians has influenced images of Paul, suggesting that it is the indeterminacy and complexity of his text that cause it to be interpreted in such widely differing ways • Focuses on verses, themes or arguments that have been the subject of particularly influential readings • Published in the innovative and stimulating Wiley-Blackwell Bible Commentaries reception history series, which focuses on the broad spectrum of interpretations rather than the traditional verse by verse analysis typically found in commentaries.

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“A Companion to Woodrow Wilson” presents a compilation of essays contributed by various scholars in the field that cover all aspects of the life and career of America's 28th president. • Represents the only current anthology of essays to introduce readers to the scholarship on all aspects of Wilson's life and career • Offers a 'one stop' destination for anyone interested in understanding how the scholarship on Wilson has evolved and where it stands now

The most important collection of essays on American Women's History This collection incorporates the most influential and groundbreaking scholarship in the area of American women's history, featuring twenty-three original essays on critical themes and topics. It assesses the past thirty years of scholarship, capturing the ways that women's historians confront issues of race, class, gender, and sexuality. This second edition updates essays related to Indigenous women, slavery, the American Revolution, Civil War, the West, activism, labor, popular culture, civil rights, and feminism. It also includes a discussion of laws, capitalism, gender identity and transgender experience, welfare, reproductive politics, oral history, as well as an exploration of the perspectives of free Blacks and migrants and refugees. Spanning from the 15th through the 21st centuries, chapters show how historians of women, gender, and sexuality have challenged established chronologies and advanced new understandings of America's political, economic, intellectual and social history. This edition also features a new essay on the history of women's suffrage to coincide with the 100th anniversary of passage of the 19th Amendment, as well as a new article that carries issues of women, gender and sexuality into the 21st century. • Includes twenty-three original essays by leading scholars in American women's, gender and sexuality history • Highlights the most recent scholarship on the key debates and future directions of this popular and contemporary field • Substantially updates the first edition with new authors and topics that represent the expanding fields of women, gender, and sexuality • Engages issues of race, ethnicity, region, and class as they shape and are shaped by women's and gender history • Covers the breadth of American Women's history, including Native women, colonial law and religion, slavery and freedom, women's activism, work and welfare, culture and capitalism, the state, feminism, digital and oral history, and more A Companion to American Women's History, Second Edition is an ideal book for advanced undergraduates and graduate students studying American/U.S. women's history, history of gender and sexuality, and African American women's history. It will also appeal to scholars of these areas at all levels, as well as public historians working in museums, archives, and historic sites.

“A Companion to the Gilded Age and Progressive Era” presents a collection of new historiographic essays covering the years between 1877 and 1920, a period which saw the U.S. emerge from the ashes of Reconstruction to become a world power. • The single, definitive resource for the latest state of knowledge relating to the history and historiography of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era • Features contributions by leading scholars in a wide range of relevant specialties • Coverage of the period includes geographic, social, cultural, economic, political, diplomatic, ethnic, racial, gendered, religious, global, and ecological themes and approaches • In today's era, often referred to as a "second Gilded Age," this book offers relevant historical analysis of the factors that helped create contemporary society • Fills an important chronological gap in period-based American history collections

“A Companion to the U.S. Civil War” presents a comprehensive historiographical collection of essays covering all major military, political, social, and economic aspects of the American Civil War (1861-1865). • Represents the most comprehensive coverage available relating to all aspects of the U.S. Civil War • Features contributions from dozens of experts in Civil War scholarship • Covers major campaigns and battles, and military and political figures, as well as non-military aspects of the conflict such as gender, emancipation, literature, ethnicity, slavery, and memory

A Companion to John Adams and John Quincy Adams presents a collection of original historiographic essays contributed by leading historians that cover diverse aspects of the lives and politics of John and John Quincy Adams and their spouses, Abigail and Louisa Catherine. • Features contributions from top historians and Adams' scholars • Considers sub-topics of interest such as John Adams' role in the late 18th-century demise of the Federalists, both Adams' presidencies and efforts as diplomats, religion, and slavery • Includes two chapters on Abigail Adams and one on Louisa Adams

A Companion to the History of American Science offers a collection of essays that give an authoritative overview of the most recent scholarship on the history of American science. • Covers topics including astronomy, agriculture, chemistry, eugenics, Big Science, military technology, and more • Features contributions by the most accomplished scholars in the field of science history • Covers pivotal events in U.S. history that shaped the development of science and science policy such as WWII, the Cold War, and the Women's Rights movement

Provides a short, accessible, and lively introduction to Jerusalem. “Jerusalem-A Brief History” shows how Jewish, Christian, and Islamic scriptures confer providential meaning to the fate of the city and how modern Jerusalem is haunted by waves of biblical fantasy aiming at mutually exclusive status-quo rectification. It presents the major epochs of the history of Jerusalem's urban transformation, inviting readers to imagine Jerusalem as a city that is not just sacred to the many groups of people who hold it dear, but as a united, unharmed place that is, in this sense, holy. “Jerusalem-A Brief History” starts in modern Jerusalem-giving readers a look at the city as it exists today. It goes on to tell of its emergence as a holy city in three different ways, focusing each time on another aspect of the biblical past. Next, it discusses the transformation of Jerusalem from a formerly Jewish temple city, condemned to oblivion by its Roman destroyers, into an imperially sponsored Christian theme park, and the afterlife of that same city under later Byzantine and Muslim rulers. Lastly, the book returns to present day Jerusalem to examine the development of the modern city under the Ottomans and the British, the history of division and reunification, and the ongoing jostling over access to, and sovereignty over, Jerusalem's contested holy places. • Offers a unique integration of approaches, including urban history, the rhetoric of power, the history of art and architecture, biblical hermeneutics, and modern Middle Eastern Studies • Places great emphasis on how Jerusalem is a real city where different people live and coexist • Examines the urban transformation that has taken place since late Ottoman times • Utilizes numerous line drawings to demonstrate how its monumental buildings, created to illustrate an alliance of divine and human power, are in fact quite ephemeral, transient, and fragile “Jerusalem-A Brief History” is a comprehensive and thoughtful introduction to the Holy City that will appeal to any student of religion and/or history.

A collection of original essays exploring the history of the various American religious traditions and the meaning of their many expressions. “The Blackwell Companion to American Religious History” explores the key events, significant themes, and important movements in various religious traditions throughout the nation's history from pre-colonization to the present day. Original essays written by leading scholars and new voices in the field discuss how religion in America has transformed over the years, explore its many expressions and meanings, and consider religion's central role in American life. Emphasizing the integration of religion into broader cultural and historical themes, this wide-ranging volume explores the operation of religion in eras of historical change, the diversity of religious experiences, and religion's intersections with American cultural, political, social, racial, gender, and intellectual history. Each chronologically-organized chapter focuses on a specific period or event, such as the interactions between Moravian and Indigenous communities, the origins of African-American religious institutions, Mormon settlement in Utah, social reform movements during the twentieth century, the growth of ethnic religious communities, and the rise of the Religious Right. An innovative historical genealogy of American religious traditions, the Companion: • Highlights broader historical themes using clear and compelling narrative Helps teachers expose their students to the significance and variety of America's religious past • Explains new and revisionist interpretations of American religious history • Surveys current and emerging historiographical trends • Traces historical themes to contemporary issues surrounding civil rights and social justice movements, modern capitalism, and debates over religious liberties

A Companion to American Sport History presents a collection of original essays that represent the first comprehensive analysis of scholarship relating to the growing field of American sport history. • Presents the first complete analysis of the scholarship relating to the academic history of American sport • Features contributions from many of the finest scholars working in the field of American sport history • Includes coverage of the chronology of sports from colonial times to the present day, including major sports such as baseball, football, basketball, boxing, golf, motor racing, tennis, and track and field • Addresses the relationship of sports to urbanization, technology, gender, race, social class, and genres such as sports biography.

A Companion to American Legal History presents a compilation of the most recent writings from leading scholars on American legal history from the colonial era through the late twentieth century. • Presents up-to-date research describing the key debates in American legal history • Reflects the current state of American legal history research and points readers in the direction of future research • Represents an ideal companion for graduate and law students seeking an introduction to the field, the key questions, and future research ideas.

With big data analytics comes big insights into profitability Big data is big business. But having the data and the computational power to process it isn't nearly enough to produce meaningful results. “Big Data, Data Mining, and Machine Learning: Value Creation for Business Leaders and Practitioners” is a complete resource for technology and marketing executives looking to cut through the hype and produce real results that hit the bottom line. Providing an engaging, thorough overview of the current state of big data analytics and the growing trend toward high performance computing architectures, the book is a detail-driven look into how big data analytics can be leveraged to foster positive change and drive efficiency. With continued exponential growth in data and ever more competitive markets, businesses must adapt quickly to gain every competitive advantage available. Big data analytics can serve as the linchpin for initiatives that drive business, but only if the underlying technology and analysis is fully understood and appreciated by engaged stakeholders. This book provides a view into the topic that executives, managers, and practitioners require, and includes: • A complete overview of big data and its notable characteristics • Details on high performance computing architectures for analytics, massively parallel processing (MPP), and in-memory databases • Comprehensive coverage of data mining, text analytics, and machine learning algorithms • A discussion of explanatory and predictive modeling, and how they can be applied to decision-making processes “Big Data, Data Mining, and Machine Learning” provides technology and marketing executives with the complete resource that has been notably absent from the veritable libraries of published books on the topic. Take control of your organization's big data analytics to produce real results with a resource that is comprehensive in scope and light on hyperbole.

This companion offers an overview of Lyndon B. Johnson's life, presidency, and legacy, as well as a detailed look at the central arguments and scholarly debates from his term in office. • Explores the legacy of Johnson and the historical significance of his years as president • Covers the full range of topics, from the social and civil rights reforms of the Great Society to the increased American involvement in Vietnam • Incorporates the dramatic new evidence that has come to light through the release of around 8,000 phone conversations and meetings that Johnson secretly recorded as President

“A Companion to the Meuse-Argonne Campaign” explores the single largest and bloodiest battle in American military history, including its many controversies, in historiographical essays that reflect the current state of the field. • Presents original essays on the French and German participation in—and perspectives on—this important event • Makes use of original archival research from the United States, France, and Germany • Contributors include WWI scholars from France, Germany, the United States, and the United Kingdom • Essays examine the military, social, and political consequences of the Meuse-Argonne and points the way for future scholarship in this area

Contains the latest research advances in computational nanomechanics in one comprehensive volume. • Covers computational tools used to simulate and analyse nanostructures • Includes contributions from leading researchers • Covers of new methodologies/tools applied to computational nanomechanics whilst also giving readers the new findings on carbon-based aggregates (graphene, carbon-nanotubes, nanocomposites) • Evaluates the impact of nanoscale phenomena in materials

This Companion contains 25 original essays by writers and scholars who present an expert assessment of the best and most important work to date on the complex history of Los Angeles. • The first Companion providing a historical survey of Los Angeles, incorporating critical, multi-disciplinary themes and innovative scholarship • Features essays from a range of disciplines, including history, political science, cultural studies, and geography • Photo essays and 'contemporary voice' sections combine with traditional historiographic essays to provide a multi-dimensional view of this vibrant and diverse city • Essays cover the key topics in the field within a thematic structure, including demography, social unrest, politics, popular culture, architecture, and urban studies.

A Companion to American Immigration is an authoritative collection of original essays by leading scholars on the major topics and themes underlying American immigration history. • Focuses on the two most important periods in American Immigration history: the Industrial Revolution (1820-1930) and the Globalizing Era (Cold War to the present) • Provides an in-depth treatment of central themes, including economic circumstances, acculturation, social mobility, and assimilation • Includes an introductory essay by the volume editor.

• An accessible and authoritative overview of the scholarship that has shaped our understanding of one of the most iconic battles in the history of the American West • Combines contributions from an array of respected scholars, historians, and battlefield scientists • Outlines the political and cultural conditions that laid the foundation for the Centennial Campaign and examines how George Armstrong Custer became its figurehead • Provides a detailed analysis of the battle maneuverings at Little Bighorn, paying special attention to Indian testimony from the battlefield • Concludes with a section examining how the Battle of Little Bighorn has been mythologized and its pervading influence on American culture

With contributions from the most accomplished scholars in the field, this fascinating companion to one of America's pivotal presidents assesses Harry S. Truman as a historical figure, politician, president and strategist. • Assembles many of the top historians in their fields who assess critical aspects of the Truman presidency • Provides new approaches to the historiography of Truman and his policies • Features a variety of historiographic methodologies

A Companion to John F. Kennedy presents a comprehensive collection of historiographical essays addressing the life and administration of the nation's 35th president. • Features original contributions from leading Kennedy scholars • Reassesses Kennedy, his administration, and the era of the New Frontier • Reconsiders relevant Kennedy scholarship and points to new avenues of research • Considers the major crises faced by Kennedy, along with domestic issues including women's issues and civil rights

More than perhaps any other president, Andrew Jackson's story mirrored that of the United States; from his childhood during the American Revolution, through his military actions against both Native Americans and Great Britain and continuing into his career in politics. As president, Jackson attacked the Bank of the United States, railed against disunion in South Carolina, defended the honor of Peggy Eaton, and founded the Democratic Party. In doing so, Andrew Jackson was not only an eyewitness to some of the seminal events of the Early American Republic; he produced an indelible mark on the nation's political, economic, and cultural history. “A Companion to the Era of Andrew Jackson” features a collection of more than 30 original essays by leading scholars and historians that consider various aspects of the life, times, and legacy of the seventh president of the United States. Topics explored include life in the Early American Republic; issues of race, religion, and culture; the rise of the Democratic Party; Native American removal events; the Panic of 1837; the birth of women's suffrage, and more.

With 30 historiographical essays by established and rising scholars, this Companion is a comprehensive picture of the presidencies and legacies of Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter. • Examines important national and international events during the 1970s, as well as presidential initiatives, crises, and legislation • Discusses the biography of each man before entering the White House, his legacy and work after leaving office, and the lives of Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, and their families • Covers key themes and issues, including Watergate and the pardon of Richard Nixon, the Vietnam War, neoconservatism and the rise of the New Right, and the Iran hostage crisis • Incorporates presidential, diplomatic, military, economic, social, and cultural history • Uses the most recent research and newly released documents from the two Presidential Libraries and the State Department

“A Companion to Reconstruction Presidents” presents a series of original essays that explore a variety of important issues, themes, and debates associated with the presidencies of Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, and Rutherford B. Hayes. • Represents the first comprehensive look at the presidencies of Johnson, Grant, and Hayes in one volume • Features contributions from top historians and presidential scholars • Approaches the study of these presidents from a historiographical perspective • Key topics include each president's political career; foreign policy; domestic policy; military history; and social context of their terms in office

A Companion to Ronald Reagan evaluates in unprecedented detail the events, policies, politics, and people of Reagan's administration. It assesses the scope and influence of his various careers within the context of the times, providing wide-ranging coverage of his administration, and his legacy. • Assesses Reagan and his impact on the development of the United States based on new documentary evidence and engagement with the most recent secondary literature • Offers a mix of historiographic chapters devoted to foreign and domestic policy, with topics integrated thematically and chronologically • Includes a section on key figures associated politically and personally with Reagan.

“A Companion to the Antebellum Presidents” presents a series of original essays exploring our historical understanding of the role and legacy of the eight U.S. presidents who served in the significant period between 1837 and the start of the Civil War in 1861. • Explores and evaluates the evolving scholarly reception of Presidents Van Buren, Harrison, Tyler, Polk, Taylor, Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan, including their roles, behaviors, triumphs, and failures • Represents the first single-volume reference to gather together the historiographic literature on the Antebellum Presidents • Brings together original contributions from a team of eminent historians and experts on the American presidency • Reveals insights into presidential leadership in the quarter century leading up to the American Civil War • Offers fresh perspectives into the largely forgotten men who served during one of the most decisive quarter centuries of United States history

“A Companion to James Madison and James Monroe” features essays from leading academics that consider various aspects of the lives and legacies of our fourth and fifth presidents. • Provides historians and students of history with a wealth of new insights into the lives and achievements of two of America's most accomplished statesmen, James Madison and James Monroe • Features 32 state-of-the field historiographic essays from leading academics that consider various aspects of the lives and legacies of our fourth and fifth presidents • Synthesizes the latest findings, and offers new insights based on original research into primary sources • Addresses topics that readers often want to learn more about, such as Madison and slavery

This uniquely comprehensive reference work provides a global account of the history, expansion, diversity, and contemporary issues facing the Anglican Communion, the worldwide body that includes all followers of the Anglican faith. • An insightful and wide-ranging treatment of this dynamic global faith, offering unrivalled coverage of its historical development, and the religious and ethical questions affecting the church today • Explores every aspect of this vibrant religious community—from analyzing its instruments of Unity, to its central role in interfaith communication • Spans the Anglican Communion's long history through to 21st century debates within the church on such issues as sexual-orientation of clergy, and the pastoral role of women • Features a substantial articles on the Church's 44 provinces, including a brief history of each • Brings together a distinguished and international team of contributors, including some of the world's leading Anglican commentators

“A Companion to Dwight D. Eisenhower” brings new depth to the historiography of this significant and complex figure, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date depiction of both the man and era. • Thoughtfully incorporates new and significant literature on Dwight D. Eisenhower • Thoroughly examines both the Eisenhower era and the man himself, broadening the historical scope by which Eisenhower is understood and interpreted • Presents a complete picture of Eisenhower's many roles in historical context: the individual, general, president, politician, and citizen • This Companion is the ideal starting point for anyone researching America during the Eisenhower years and an invaluable guide for graduate students and advanced undergraduates in history, political science, and policy studies • Meticulously edited by a leading authority on the Eisenhower presidency with chapters by international experts on political, international, social, and cultural history