United States history : a multicultural, interdisciplinary guide to information sources / Anna H. Perrault and Ron Blazek.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Perrault, Anna H., 1944-

Contributor:

Blazek, Ron.

Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History.

Reference books.

United States--History--Bibliography.

United States.

United States--History--Reference books--Bibliography.

United States--History--Databases--Directories.

Genre:

Bibliographies.

Databases.

Directories.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 661 pages ; 25 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited, 2003.

Summary:

This important work has been completely revised and expanded with the addition of online databases, Web sites and CD-ROM titles. It identifies and describes hundreds of reference books that pertain to American history; entries offer thorough annotations that are both descriptive and evaluative. Arranged topically, chapters cover U.S. history in terms of politics and government; diplomatic history and foreign affairs; military history; social, cultural, and intellectual history; regional history; and economic history. Introductory scope notes provide valuable expository information and suggested search strategies in such areas as automation, government documents, and genealogy. Includes works published through 2002.

Notes:

Includes indexes.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

1563088746

OCLC:

51305978