{"product_id":"the-silver-state-james-w-hulse-9780874175929","title":"The Silver State: Nevada's Heritage Reinterpreted","description":"Nevada has changed dramatically over the past quarter century, and in this third edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Silver State\u003c\/i\u003e, renowned historian James W. Hulse recounts the major events--historical, political, and social--that have shaped our state. Hulse's cohesive approach offers students and general readers an accessible account of Nevada's colorful history. The new edition highlights the social and political changes that have occurred since the original publication of \u003ci\u003eThe Silver State \u003c\/i\u003ein 1991. Hulse discusses the impact of a growing population; changes in the economy and education system; expanding roles of women; recent developments in state politics, including the 2003 legislative session; the influence of Nevada's growing ethnic population and increasingly divergent demographic groups; and the impact of federal policies, including President George W. Bush's 2002 decision to authorize the opening of a nuclear-waste depository at Yucca Mountain. In addition, all the recommended reading lists have been updated. \u003ci\u003eThe Silver State \u003c\/i\u003eexplores many dimensions of the Nevada experience and its peoples. This book will inspire readers to take another look at the rich cultural heritage and eventful history of Nevada, the Silver State.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James W. Hulse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0874175925\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780874175929\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Nevada Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/09\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 375\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.17lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.96h x 5.64w x 0.91d","brand":"James W. Hulse","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43980670599423,"sku":"9780874175929","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a8f64ca2-98b1-4aaf-ac07-eb409258467e.jpg?v=1683251224","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-silver-state-james-w-hulse-9780874175929","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}