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HIS 3353: Contemporary United States History: Books

This course explores the major social, economic and ideological issues in the United States since 1968.

How to Use

The books to the right are examples of the many secondary sources available to you through the West Library on Ancient Greece and Rome.  They can be used to gain new ideas, perspectives on a topic, plus to find new sources on a topic.

Below are four ways to find books.

Four Ways to Find and Use Books

General Books on Contemporary U.S. history

Library of Congress Classification

Books

Why use these:  Use books for broad information about a topic, such as historical background, biographical information, or to fully understand the context of a specific research topic.  All books listed are in the General Collection, which is on the Third Floor of the library. In addition to these books, you can search the library's catalog for your topic of interest.  You may also browse the relevant sections of the library.

  • E: United States History
  • E740-837.7 Twentieth century 
  • E846-851 Johnson's administrations, November 22, 1963-1969
  • E855-861 Nixon's administrations, 1969-August 9, 1974
  • E860-861 Watergate Affair. Resignation
  • E865-868 Ford's administration, August 9, 1974-1977
  • E872-875 Carter's administration, 1977-1981
  • E876-880 Reagan's administrations, 1981-1989
  • E881-884 George H. W. Bush's administration, 1989-1993
  • E885-889 Clinton's administrations, 1993-2001
  • E902-904 George W. Bush's administrations, 2001-2009
  • E907-909 Barack Obama’s administration, 2009 -
  • F:  United States Local History