Arizona A History
Arizona by
Hailed as a model state history thanks to Thomas E. Sheridan's thoughtful analysis and lively interpretation of the people and events shaping the Grand Canyon State, Arizona has become a standard in the field. Now, just in time for Arizona's centennial, Sheridan has revised and expanded this already top-tier state history to incorporate events and changes that have taken place in recent years. Addressing contemporary issues like land use, water rights, dramatic population increases, suburban sprawl, and the US-Mexico border, the new material makes the book more essential than ever. It successfully places the forty-eighth state's history within the context of national and global events. No other book on Arizona history is as integrative or comprehensive. From stone spear points more than 10,000 years old to the boom and bust of the housing market in the first decade of this century, Arizona: A History explores the ways in which Native Americans, Hispanics, African Americans, Asians, and Anglos have inhabited and exploited Arizona. Sheridan, a life-long resident of the state, puts forth new ideas about what a history should be, embracing a holistic view of the region and shattering the artificial line between prehistory and history. Other works on Arizona's history focus on government, business, or natural resources, but this is the only book to meld the ethnic and cultural complexities of the state's history into the main flow of the story. A must read for anyone interested in Arizona's past or present, this extensive revision of the classic work will appeal to students, scholars, and general readers alike.
Call Number: eBookISBN: 0816599548Publication Date: 2012-02-01
Arizona Government IntheLibrary
Intro. to Arizona History and Government by
The purpose of this text has been to provide the student with basic information concerning the history and government of Arizona. The text emphasizes factual material rather than examples, the relevancy of which could quickly change. Political science is an "alive" discipline, in that its subject matter is always in an active and evolving state. Additions since last edition: new photos, maps, charts and index now included
Call Number: JK8235 .G39 2013ISBN: 9781269355872Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Studies in Arizona History by
Studies in Arizona History" integrates Arizona history into the American history course by focusing on local issues that illustrate national trends. Primary sources, diverse perspectives, and historians’ research techniques are emphasized. This text can be used for both high school and middle school levels. The Arizona Historical Society earned the American Association for State and Local History’s prestigious national Award of Merit for this outstanding textbook.
Call Number: F811 .C152 1998ISBN: 0910037388Publication Date: 1998-12-01
Times Past by
Reflections from Arizona History is a collection of 120 stories that have appeared in the Arizona Capitol Times over the past 30 years. The Capitol Times is a newspaper specializing in coverage of the Legislature and state government. But, politics and history have always gone hand-in-hand. But a true understanding of politics has always implied an understanding of history.
Call Number: F811 .T56 2008ISBN: 9780615251172Publication Date: 2008-12-01
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A Sundance Film Festival favorite, CROSSING ARIZONA offers an up-close multi-dimensional look at the hotly debated issues of immigration and border security through the eyes of people directly affected by it at America's flashpoint - in Arizona's Sonora Desert on the border with Mexico. This timely documentary reveals the complicated dilemmas presented by the crisis, and the surprising political stances people take when immigration policy fails everyone. The film has screened around the world for several years, garnering 8 international awards and honors.
Arizona Historical Society
The Arizona History Museum, housed in a historic Josias Joesler-designed building, is located near the center of the Tucson Metro area. The museum houses the stories and artifacts of Arizona personalities such as Geronimo and Wyatt Earp, as well as Emperor and Empress Maximilian and Carlota of Mexico. Family-oriented exhibits include a mining tunnel and a hands-on re-creation of 1870s’ Tucson. The museum hosts special lectures and annual events. Home to the Arizona Historical Society library, archives, and artifact collections, it is a destination for researchers of Arizona History.