The United States since 1945

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A detailed examination of the U S after World War II, leading up to the present time. The course is structured around, though not limited to, these recurring subjects: the U S as a world power and its overseas commitments, including war; the stratification of U S society along racial, gender and class lines, and the sustained efforts of so many Americans to secure equality; the partisanship of U S politics the links between class, capitalism, and culture. Components: Class GE: CP Civics & Perspectives, CP-P Historical Perspectives Prereqs/Coreqs: P: HISTORY 2430 or consent of instructor