Over here [book club kit] : the First World War and American society

The Great War of 1914-1918 confronted the United States with one of the most wrenching crises in the nation's history. It also left a residue of disruption and disillusion that spawned an even more ruinous conflict scarcely a generation later. Over Here is the single-most comprehensive discussion of the impact of World War I on American society. This 25th anniversary edition includes a new afterword from Pulitzer Prize-winning author David M. Kennedy, that explains his reasons for writing the original edition as well as his opinions on the legacy of Wilsonian idealism, most recently reflected in President George W. Bush's national security strategy. More than a chronicle of the war years, Over Here uses the record of America's experience in the Great War as a prism through which to view early twentieth century American society. The ways in which America mobilized fornd the war, chose to fight it, and then went about the business of enshrining it in memory all indicate important aspects of enduring American character. An American history classic, n's Over Here reflects on a society's struggle with theon of pains of war, and offers trenchant insights into the birth of modern America. Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Preface Acknowledgments Contents Prologue 1. The War for the American Mind 2. The Politieal Economy of War: The Home Front 3. “You’re in the Army Now” 4. Over There—and Back 5. Armistice and Aftermath 6. The Political Economy of War: The International Dimension Epilogue: Promises of Glory Afterword Bibliography Index Footnotes Profn01 Profn02 Profn03 Profn04 Profn05 Profn06 Profn07 Profn08 Profn09 Profn10 Profn11 Profn12 Profn13 Profn14 Profn15 Profn16 Profn17 Profn18 Profn19 Profn20 Profn21 Profn22 Profn23 Profn24 Profn25 Profn26 Profn27 Profn28 Profn29 Profn30 Profn31 Profn32 Profn33 Profn34 Profn35 Ch01fn01 Ch01fn02 Ch01fn03 Ch01fn04 Ch01fn05 Ch01fn06 Ch01fn07 Ch01fn08 Ch01fn09 Ch01fn10 Ch01fn11 Ch01fn12 Ch01fn13 Ch01fn14 Ch01fn15 Ch01fn16 Ch01fn17 Ch01fn18 Ch01fn19 Ch01fn20 Ch01fn21 Ch01fn22 Ch01fn23 Ch01fn24 Ch01fn25 Ch01fn26 Ch01fn27 Ch01fn28 Ch01fn29 Ch01fn30 Ch01fn31 Ch01fn32 Ch01fn33 Ch01fn34 Ch01fn35 Ch01fn36 Ch01fn37 Ch01fn38 Ch01fn39 Ch01fn40 Ch01fn41 Ch01fn42 Ch01fn43 Ch01fn44 Ch01fn45 Ch01fn46 Ch02fn01 Ch02fn02 Ch02fn03 Ch02fn04 Ch02fn05 Ch02fn06 Ch02fn07 Ch02fn08 Ch02fn09 Ch02fn10 Ch02fn11 Ch02fn12 Ch02fn13 Ch02fn14 Ch02fn15 Ch02fn16 Ch02fn17 Ch02fn18 Ch02fn19 Ch02fn20 Ch02fn21 Ch02fn22 Ch02fn23 Ch02fn24 Ch02fn25 Ch02fn26 Ch02fn27 Ch02fn28 Ch02fn29 Ch02fn30 Ch02fn31 Ch02fn32 Ch02fn33 Ch02fn34 Ch02fn35 Ch02fn36 Ch02fn37 Ch02fn38 Ch02fn39 Ch02fn40 Ch02fn41 Ch02fn42 Ch02fn43 Ch02fn44 Ch02fn45 Ch02fn46 Ch02fn47 Ch03fn01 Ch03fn02 Ch03fn03 Ch03fn04 Ch03fn05 Ch03fn06 Ch03fn07 Ch03fn08 Ch03fn09 Ch03fn10 Ch03fn11 Ch03fn12 Ch03fn13 Ch03fn14 Ch03fn15 Ch03fn16 Ch03fn17 Ch03fn18 Ch03fn19 Ch03fn20 Ch03fn21 Ch03fn22 Ch03fn23 Ch03fn24 Ch03fn25 Ch03fn26 Ch03fn27 Ch03fn28 Ch03fn29 Ch03fn30 Ch03fn31 Ch03fn32 Ch03fn33 Ch03fn34 Ch03fn35 Ch03fn36 Ch03fn37 Ch03fn38 Ch03fn39 Ch03fn40 Ch03fn41 Ch03fn42 Ch03fn43 Ch03fn44 Ch03fn45 Ch04fn01 Ch04fn02 Ch04fn03 Ch04fn04 Ch04fn05 Ch04fn06 Ch04fn07 Ch04fn08 Ch04fn09 Ch04fn10 Ch04fn11 Ch04fn12 Ch04fn13 Ch04fn14 Ch04fn15 Ch04fn16 Ch04fn17 Ch04fn18 Ch04fn19 Ch04fn20 Ch04fn21 Ch04fn22 Ch04fn23 Ch04fn24 Ch04fn25 Ch04fn26 Ch04fn27 Ch04fn28 Ch04fn29 Ch04fn30 Ch04fn31 Ch04fn32 Ch04fn33 Ch04fn34 Ch04fn35 Ch04fn36 Ch05fn01 Ch05fn02 Ch05fn03 Ch05fn04 Ch05fn05 Ch05fn06 Ch05fn07 Ch05fn08 Ch05fn09 Ch05fn10 Ch05fn11 Ch05fn12 Ch05fn13 Ch05fn14 Ch05fn15 Ch05fn16 Ch05fn17 Ch05fn18 Ch05fn19 Ch05fn20 Ch05fn21 Ch05fn22 Ch05fn23 Ch05fn24 Ch05fn25 Ch05fn26 Ch05fn27 Ch05fn28 Ch05fn29 Ch05fn30 Ch05fn31 Ch05fn32 Ch05fn33 Ch05fn34 Ch05fn35 Ch05fn36 Ch05fn37 Ch05fn38 Ch05fn39 Ch05fn40 Ch05fn41 Ch05fn42 Ch05fn43 Ch05fn44 Ch05fn45 Ch05fn46 Ch05fn47 Ch05fn48 Ch05fn49 Ch05fn50 Ch05fn51 Ch05fn52 Ch05fn53 Ch05fn54 Ch05fn55 Ch05fn56 Ch05fn57 Ch05fn58 Ch06fn01 Ch06fn02 Ch06fn03 Ch06fn04 Ch06fn05 Ch06fn06 Ch06fn07 Ch06fn08 Ch06fn09 Ch06fn10 Ch06fn11 Ch06fn12 Ch06fn13 Ch06fn14 Ch06fn15 Ch06fn16 Ch06fn17 Ch06fn18 Ch06fn19 Ch06fn20 Ch06fn21 Ch06fn22 Ch06fn23 Ch06fn24 Ch06fn25 Ch06fn26 Ch06fn27 Ch06fn28 Ch06fn29 Ch06fn30 Ch06fn31 Ch06fn32 Ch06fn33 Ch06fn34 Ch06fn35 Ch06fn36 Ch06fn37 Ch06fn38 Ch06fn39 Ch06fn40 Ch06fn41 Ch06fn42 Ch06fn43 Ch06fn44 Ch06fn45 Ch06fn46 Ch06fn47 Epiloguefn01 Epiloguefn02 Epiloguefn03 Epiloguefn04 Epiloguefn05 Epiloguefn06 Epiloguefn07 Epiloguefn08 Epiloguefn09 Epiloguefn10 Epiloguefn11 Epiloguefn12 Epiloguefn13 Epiloguefn14 Epiloguefn15 Epiloguefn16 Epiloguefn17 Epiloguefn18 Epiloguefn19 Epiloguefn20 Afterwordfn01 Afterwordfn02 Afterwordfn03 Afterwordfn04 Afterwordfn05 Afterwordfn06 Afterwordfn07 Afterwordfn08 Afterwordfn09 Afterwordfn10 Afterwordfn11 Afterwordfn12 Afterwordfn13 Afterwordfn14 Afterwordfn15 Afterwordfn16

The Great War of 1914-1918 confronted the United States with one of the most wrenching crises in the nation's history. It also left a residue of disruption and disillusion that spawned an even more ruinous conflict scarcely a generation later.
Over Here is the single-most comprehensive discussion of the impact of World War I on American society. This 25th anniversary edition includes a new afterword from Pulitzer Prize-winning author David M. Kennedy, that explains his reasons for writing the original edition as well as his opinions on the legacy of Wilsonian idealism, most recently reflected in President George W. Bush's national security strategy. More than a chronicle of the war years, Over Here uses the record of America's experience in the Great War as a prism through which to view early twentieth century American society. The ways in which America mobilized for the war, chose to fight it, and then went about the business of enshrining it in memory all indicate important aspects of enduring American character. An American history classic, Over Here reflects on a society's struggle with the pains of war, and offers trenchant insights into the birth of modern America.

Library Journal

Libraries will welcome this 25th-anniversary edition of Pulitzer Prize winner Kennedy's critically acclaimed assessment of the impact of World War I on America. It contains a new afterword in which the author explains his motivation and puts forth the lasting echoes of Wilson idealism, which he considers in the context of our nation's current security efforts. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Chronicles the years of World War I and discusses the impact of World War I on American society, including workers, women, and blacks. Considers the implications of America's involvement in World War I for intellectuals, minorities, politicians, and economists.