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09965. THE RISE OF AMERICA'S GREAT BUSINESS MOGULS. A review and analysis of Josephson's "The Robber Barons" and Livesay's "Andrew Carnegie and the Rise of Big Business." 6p., 11f., 2b.   $42
 
09830. ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY. Considers the Navy admiral in terms of how he was shaped by history. Argues that although George Dewey helped usher in the changes which gave America the status of a world power in the 20th century, he was unable to keep pace with those changes in his own life and career. 9p. 13f. 7b.   $63
 
09789. THE INNER NAZI BY HANS STAUDINGER. The German-American sociologist's critical analysis of Hitler's Mein Kampf is reviewed; Staudinger's insights into Hitler's political program and the state of post-war Europe are remarked upon. 5p. 8f. 1b.   $35
 
09789. THE INNER NAZI BY HANS STAUDINGER. 5p. 8f. 1b. See Section 19C.   $35
 
09785. SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE IN AMERICA. The origins and development of the First Amendment principle of a wall of separation between church and state are traced; numerous state establishments of religion in colonial America are noted, and the persistence of state laws and sectarian pressures for state religion in the 19th Century are described. 16p., 43f., 15b.   $112
 
09741. THE ZIMMERMANN NOTE. Careful analysis of the impact of the publication of the Zimmermann Note on the United States' decision to enter WWI. Considers Germany's motives, the role of the British, and the reactions of Wilson, Congress, and the American public to the plot. 25p., 38f., 17b.   $133
 
09660. RACISM AND RACIAL CONFLICT IN AMERICA. Traces the historical development of racism and racial conflict in America from the colonial period to recent times. The trend toward a "declining significance of race" in the modern period is noted. 11p., 14f., 8b.   $77
 
09571. THREE INSIGHTS INTO MODERN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION. Explores and analyzes three significant trends in American civilization: 1) the 19th century transformation into an industrial society and the accompanying technological advances; 2) the advent of the welfare state and centralized bureaucracy; and 3) America's rise to superpower status as a global economic and military power. 7p. 5f. 3b.   $49
 
09465. THE FOREIGN POLICY OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT. A study of Teddy Roosevelt's foreign policy. Takes the view that T.R.'s actions in Cuba, Santo Domingo and Panama were positive and beneficial for all parties concerned. 10 pages, 18 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.   $70
 
09444. SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHANGES IN AMERICA, 1870-1917. Traces America's transformation from an agricultural, Anglo-Saxon, isolationist nation to an industrial, multi-ethnic world power. 6 pages, 6 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.   $42
 
09328. MARX AND WEBER ON MODERNIZATION AND AMERICA. A comparison of Marx's class-based view of American democracy with Weber's sociological approach. 8 pages, 11 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $56
 
09327. HUMOR AS A REFLECTION OF POLITICS AND SOCIETY IN THE 1920S. Studies the transition in humor from "rural" to "urban" wit as evidenced by the rising popularity of THE NEW YORKER during the 1920s. Considers the influence of Prohibition and post-World War I politics on humor during the era. 12 pages, 16 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.   $84
 
09312. THE COMING OF RAIL TRANSPORTATION TO CALIFORNIA. Profile of the extension of the transcontinental railway into California. Analyzes economic, geographic and political problems in bringing the railway to California. 6 pages, 6 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.   $42
 
09152. FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT. A brief biography of the 32nd President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Covers his early career, his initial election to the Presidency, and highlights of significant events in his Administration. 6 pages, 8 footnotes 5 bibliographic sources.   $42
 
09151. THE KOREAN WAR BY DEAN ACHESON. A critical analysis of Acheson's self-congratulatory account of Truman Administration policy during the Korean War. 5p. 11f. lb.   $35
 
09150. "THE DEBATE OVER THE ROLE OF NISEI IN PREWAR HAWAII." A review of this article from The Journal of Ethnic Studies which argues that the Japanese-Americans in the Hawaiian islands did not submit passively to the indoctrination of the "New Americans" program. Considers author's viewpoint, study methodology, and makes suggestions for improvement. 5 pages, 7 footnotes, l bibliographic source.   $35
 
09149. "THE AGE OF REFORM: FROM BRYAN TO F.D.R." BY RICHARD HOFSTADER. A critical review of the historian's analysis of three major "movements" between 1890 and 1940: Populism, Progressivism, and New Deal liberalism. 7 pages, 0 footnotes, l bibliographic source.   $49
 
09010. ROOSEVELT'S POLICY ON JEWISH REFUGEES. An indepth analysis of the ways in which Franklin D. Roosevelt reacted, or failed to react, to Hitler's policy on Jews from 1938 through World War II. The investigator concludes that Roosevelt's policies in this regard fell far short of moral, social and political imperatives. 20 pages, 28 footnotes, 14 bibliographic sources.   $133
 
08921. THE RECONSTRUCTION ERA (A COMPARISON OF THREE BOOKS). Reviews three different books on the Reconstruction: Kenneth Stampp's "The Era of Reconstruction", Abbott's "The Freedmen's Bureau in South Carolina", and Alan Conway's "Reconstruction of Georgia". 10 pages, 16 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.   $70
 
08920. SOCIAL AND POLITICAL EFFECTS OF CIVIL WAR ON THE NORTH. The essay examines the social, political and economic effects that the Civil War had on the North, examining each of these areas over the period from the beginning of the war to the end. 6 pages, 8 footnotes in text, l bibliographic source.   $42
 
08850. WORLD CIVILIZATIONS: CULTURAL INFLUENCES IN THE SOUTHWEST. An examination of the cultural forces which came to shape Texas society as it is today. Particular attention is devoted to Mexican and Latin influences, as well as to Anglo reactions against these forces. Ranch life is also considered. 10p. 11f. 13b.   $70
 
08822. THREE VISIONS OF THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: HENRY ADAMS & EMMA GOLDMAN. Examines three autobiographies. Twenty Years at Hull House, The Education of Henry Adams and Living My Life which chronicle personal efforts to come to grips with the political, economic, social, cultural, and intellectual impact industrialism had on their personal lives. 10p. 0f. 3b.   $70
 
08743. WOODROW WILSON'S DIPLOMACY BY ORDEAL. An analysis of Wilson's role in the formulation of American foreign policy during and immediately after World War I. Considers both the orthodox interpretation offered by Harley Notter that Wilson sought to produce a radical reform of American foreign policy establish the America's hegemony in world politics and the "revisionist" view offered by Herbert hence subject to undue influence from his political counterparts. Argues that Wilson's idealistic pretensions and indecisive diplomacy served as formative factors in the subsequent and often tragic history of American interventionism. 10 pages, 22 footnotes in text, 20 bibliographic references.   $70
 
08731. "ANDREW CARNEGIE AND THE RISE OF BIG BUSINESS" BY HAROLD LIVESAY AND "ROBBER BARONS" BY MATTHEW JOSEPHSON (A COMPARISON). Comparative analysis and review of these two books which trace the history of the rise of America's great business moguls after the Civil War. Notes the different perspectives taken by each author. 6 pages, 14 footnotes in text, 2 bibliographic references.   $42
 
08664. TRANSFORMATIONS IN THE PROGRESSIVE AND RADICAL MOVEMENTS, 1900-1940. Analyzes the changes that took place within the progressive and radical movements in the first decades of this century and argues that the progressive spirit was broken by the necessary accommodation of working class peoples to a new set of circumstances in the United States. 7 pages, 8 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.   $49
 
08590. ELEANOR ROOSEVELT: GROWTH INTO LEADERSHIP. A psychohistorical examination of Eleanor Roosevelt's growth into a position of leadership at both the national and international levels. Employs Erikson's life stages theory and Maslow's motivation theory in the analysis and discussion. 10p. 9f. 8b.   $70
 
08588. ALCATRAZ. Brief history and description of Alcatraz as a U.S. penitentiary from 1934-1963. Prison structures and setting, prison psychology, and prisoners in residence are discussed. 5 pages, 13 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $35
 
08585. ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE NEW DEAL. A critical analysis of New Deal economic policies. Argues that during the 1930s the fiscal policy of the Roosevelt administration was less than effective and contradictory. Concludes that it was World War II, and not the economic impact of the New Deal, which finally brought the depression to an end. 9 pages, 24 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.   $63
 
08474. SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL STRIKE OF 1934. Summary and critical evaluation of the strike. The essay argues that the strike itself, and the violent events surrounding it, arose not so much of labor-management disputes, but rather out of a conflict of political ideologies between conservative and radical factions within the unions, public and press. 8 pages, 19 footnotes in text, 1 bibliographic source with list of articles cited.   $56
 
08371. THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE. Discussion of plans for, controversy surrounding, and eventual construction and opening of the Golden Gate Bridge. 6 pages, 8 footnotes, 1 bibliographic sources.   $42
 
08370. THE GREAT RAPPROCHEMENT: ENGLAND AND THE UNITED STATES, 1895-1914 BY BRADFORD PERKINS. Synopsis and critical analysis of Perkins' work which examines the reasons behind the shift in American-British political relations at the end of the 19th century. 5p. 1b.   $35
 
08142. "STILLWELL AND THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN CHINA: 1911-1945" BY BARBARA TUCHMAN. A balanced review of Barbara Tuchman's historical biography, which relates Stillwell's career in China to the Sino-American relationship in general. Covers the relationship of Stillwell and Chiang Kai-shek. 5 pages, 2 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.   $35
 
08004. AL CAPONE. This paper details the career of gangster Al Capone and examines how the mass media created a romantic legend around Capone that was at variance with his actual history. 8 pages, 11 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.   $56
 
07806. BLACKS AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF PRESIDENT WARREN G. HARDING. Was Warren G. Harding the first black president of the United States? This paper examines the question of whether Harding was the product of miscegentation. Furthermore, Harding's policies toward blacks are considered in context with the prevalent thought of the day. 9p. 12f. 5b.   $63
 
07727. PEARL HARBOR AND AMERICA'S ENTRY INTO WORLD WW II. The development and direct causes leading up to America's entry into the war are analyzed in this study. Pro-war member of the Roosevelt Administration and the military are seen as encouraging Japanese aggression in order to mobilize American public opinion for entry into the war on the side of the allies. 9 pages, 11 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $63
 
07598. THE "DOMESTIC IDEOLOGY" AND WOMEN'S WORK IN THE 1830S AND 1840S. A discussion of Alice Kessler-Harris' Out to Work, focusing on the belief that "a woman's place is in the home" and the effect that belief had on women's status as wage-earners in the pre-Civil War period. 5p. 5f. 1b.   $35
 
07525. THE LINCOLN NOBODY KNOWS BY CURRENT. Review of this book, focusing on Lincoln the man. Reviewer finds that the book made history come alive for him. 4p. 0f. 1b.   $28
 
07521. PROGRESSIVE ERA. Discusses the efforts to improve working conditions and social life for the industrial proletariat during the period 1897-1914. 5 pages, 0 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.   $35
 
07337. THE MARCH INLAND: ORIGINS OF THE ILWU WAREHOUSE DIVISION BY SCHWARTZ. Sympathetic review and summary of this careful history of the drive for unionization of Northern California warehousemen during the Great Depression. A turbulent and dramatic period in which the companies resisted unionization with all legal and illegal means. 4p. 1b. (notes in text)   $28
 
07021. MANAGEMENT BY MOTIVATION. Comprehensive overview of motivation theories of management. Includes the theories of: Taylor, Maslow, Herzberg, McGregor, Vroom, Lawler & Porter. Good theoretical discussion of differences between behavioralist theorists and motivation theorists (and why behavioralists are wrong); the modern synthesis of motivation techniques as revealed in recent books by Rosenbaum, Ford, and Ouchi. 17 pages, 33 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.   $119
 
06638. RAILROADS AND AMERICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. This paper reviews the role of railroads in the 19th Century economy. The investigation considers Rostow's idea of leading sectors in economic growth and Schumpeter's theory about railroad construction ahead of demand. KEYWORDS: railroads economic development schumpeter transportation sector. 15 pages, 21 footnotes, 6 bibliographic soures.   $105
 
06637. UNITED STATES IMPORT-EXPORT HISTORY: POST CIVIL WAR TO THE PRESENT DAY. Examining the history of U.S. import-export history from the civil war, through WWI and WWII and up to the present, this paper provides a brief but comprehensive overview. The paper concludes that it will take a major turn around in current import-export trends for the U.S. to establish a balanced trade pattern that will fuel economic growth. 11p. 15f. 6b.   $77
 
06545. THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR. The effects of propaganda including the "manifest destiny" theory and the Hearst papers campaign on public opinion in launching the Spanish American War of 1898, are all studied in detail. The sociological theory of institutional and individual opinion-makers is outlined. 20 pages, 40 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.   $133
 
06511. THE ROCKEFELLER INFLUENCE. The transformation of the influence of the Rockefeller family from that of robber baron capitalists to philanthropists is examined in this history of the rise of the oil industry fortune. The paper takes a critical view of their philanthropy, seeing it as a mask for their misdeeds. 13p. 21f. 3b.   $91
 
06393. "THE INVISIBLE SCAR: THE GREAT DEPRESSION OF THE 1930'S AND ITS HERITAGE" BY CAROLINE BIRD. This paper is a review of Caroline Bird's book, "The Invisible Scar," a well-written overview of the period known as the Great Depression focusing on the social impact of the Depression and the responses by Hoover and FDR. 13 pages, 46 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.   $91
 
06387. LABOR AND AGRARIAN MOVEMENTS IN LATE 19TH CENTURY AMERICA. A brief examination of the agrarian "Populist" movement and the labor movements led by Samuel Gompers, Eugene Debs and George Plunkitt. These movements are compared and contrasted both in terms of their ends and the sectors of society to whom they appealed. 7 pages, 6 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.   $49
 
06119. GOLDEN GATE PARK. Traces the history and development of the park from 1868 to 1970. Considerable attention is devoted to the park's decay in modern times and to conflicts over what the park should be used for. 5p. 19f. 5b.   $35
 
06098. "THE DEVIL'S ACRE" THE BARBARY COAST. Good solid history of San Francisco's redlight district, from the Gold Rush to the Great Fire; also covers the vigilante movement. 6p. 22f. 5b.   $42
 
06070. SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE: YESTERDAY AND TODAY. Basic overview of the 1906 earthquake; weak on geology. Better on the potential problems of the next big one, and the preparation of emergency services. 10p. 14f. 6b.   $70
 
06042. THE DISCOVERY OF SAN FRANCISCO AND THE EARTHQUAKE OF 1906. Two papers, one discussing the controversy as to whether the city and the bay were first dicovered by Francis Drake in the 16th century or Portola in the expedition of 1769. The second paper is a study of the impact of the quake of 1906 on the daily lives of the people of the city showing that there was very little hysteria and concluding that the preparations for another major quake in the city have not been made. Each paper 6p. 7f. 5b.   $42
 
06038. SAN FRANCISCO HISTORY: THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE AND THE EXPOSITION OF 1915. Proposals going back as far as 1919 for the construction of a bridge linking the city to the mainland to the north are discussed as are some of the objections, notable from the military and the Navy. 5 pages, 5 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $35
 
06029. THE GENERAL STRIKE OF 1934 AND THE SAN FRANCISCO LABOR MOVEMENT. An analysis of the maritime strike of 1934 and its role in making the ILWU and Harry Bridges San Francisco institutions. 6 pages, 8 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $42
 
05903. "MIDDLETOWN" BY ROBERT S. AND HELEN M. LYND. A look at the American way of life and culture between 1890 and 1920, and how it was transformed by industrialization and mass production. 8 pages, 1 footnote, 1 bibliographic source. Notes in text.   $56
 
05822. 1917. Events of the year are examined through American involvement in them, particularly the entry of the United States into war after the resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany. There is a brief review of American domestic politics. 11 pages, 8 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.   $77
 
05656. FAILURE OF THE UNITED STATES TO RATIFY THE TREATY OF VERSAILLES: CAUSES AND RESULTS. The growing political disagreement after 1918 between Wilson and his opponents is shown as the basis for the development of isolationist sentiment in the U.S.A. together with fears that the League of Nations would undermine America's autonomy. The conclusion shows how the league lost prestige because the U.S. did not join. 6p. 3f. 1b.   $42
 
05631. THE POLITICAL CAREER OF WOODROW WILSON. This paper is based on the evaluation of Wilson as an academic and an idealist who developed an interest in reforming politics. The argument is critical of his early foreign policy and the failure of his post war political vision. 6p. 3f. 1b.   $42
 
05505. ATTITUDINAL CHANGES OF THE DEPRESSION UNEMPLOYED. Changing standards and a need to maintain appearances and an image in relation to the rest of the world are shown to be a response to unemployment. It is noted that their traditional political affiliation did not alter. 9p. 11f. 7b.   $63
 
05473. A PROFILE OF THE MARINA DISTRICT OF SAN FRANCISCO. A history of the Marina area, its development as an Italian community. A population survey and a detailed sociological breakdown conclude. 10p. 7f. 2b.   $70
 
05367. A DISCUSSION OF THE EVENTS AND CAUSES LEADING TO THE U.S. SENATE NOT APPROVING THE TREATY OF VERSAILLE WHICH MARKED THE END OF W.W.I. This paper discusses Wilson's alienating behavior and his tendency to move alone without support from his party or the Senate. Discusses the League of Nations and its inception. 6p, 3f. 2b.   $42
 
05364. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT IN THREE FOOD PROCESSING COMPANIES. Beatrice Foods, Kraft, and General Foods which have sales of $5 billion per year are compared. Many differences are noted the most important being that General and Kraft are heavily dependent on one line and that Beatrice is more diversified. Management structures are compared, l8p. 21f. 13b.   $56
 
05356. THE U.S. AEROSPACE INDUSTRY: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS AND NORTHROP. The nature of the industry which is heavily dependent on high technology and the Political climate is examined, The two companies are compared in terms of management, operatons, profits and marketing strategies. Northrop relies heavily on military aircraft and McDonneil Douglas on commercial aircraft, Profitability and investment are compared, 15P. 15f. 12b.   $105
 
05343. THE CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY AND THE AMERICAN TRADITION. The massive expansion of industry after the Civil War and the opportunities for corruption are documented in this paper. Paricularly in the railway industry. The Morgans, Carnegies and Rockefellers are cited as examples. 5p. 6 references to the book The American Pageant.   $35
 
05326. THE BLACK CODES. A consideration of the question of whether the laws passed in the South after the Civil War were intended to restore the Black to a state of near-slavery. 5p. 9f. 3b.   $35
 
05220. FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT AND WORLD WAR II. A survey of the debate over the role of FDR in America's entry into wwii. Assumes the moderate position that the President did not maneuver the country into war behind the backs of the people, but neither was he merely a helpless victim of circumstances. Includes a 5-page analysis of the literature. 25p. (including bibliographic note), 20f., 12b.   $133
 
05133. LABOR PARTIES AND UTOPIAN SCHEMES. An examination of two modes of radicalism in l9th century America-- the foundation of "model" colonies versus attempts at working-class political action. The reasons for the failure of both roads to lead Americans to the cooperative commonwealth are discussed. 12p., 12f., citing 2 sources.   $84
 
05065. ALCATRAZ ISLAND. The military and navigational history of the island in the middle of San Francisco Bay is related briefly in this interesting essay. The island's role as a Federal penitentiary, and the more recent Indian occupation, are noted. " 5p., Of., lb.   $35
 
05062. SAN FRANCISCO'S FORT POINT. The history and construction of Fort Point, as well as its recent transformation into an historical site, are related in this essay. 5p., Of., Ob.   $35
 
05061. THE STORY OF CALIFORNIA BY HENRY K. NORTON. A review of Norton's naive but interesting history of the emergence of the California Republic from a Spanish territory. A good chapter-by-chapter analysis of the earliest of the California historical works. 14p., Of., lb.   $98
 
05022. CHARLES CROCKER AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILROAD. This paper is based solely on source material. It begins with Judah's first unsuccessful attempt to raise interest in the Central Pacific. The paper concentrates on Crocker's role as chief of construction. Paper describes some of the financial manipulations behind the project as well as some of the major construction problems encountered. 18p., 17f., 7b.   $126
 
04919. GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSE TO THE GREAT DEPRESSION. A well-organized study of the American government's response to the Great Depression. Looking at the causes of the Depression, the paper proceeds to delineate the effects on political, economic and social thinking in this country, and compares the laws passed by the Hoover and the Roosevelt administrations to counteract those effects. The agricultural and industrial programs of the NRA and the AAA under Roosevelt are examined for their contributions to the nation's recovery. 9 pages, 6 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $63
 
04810. THE HISTORY OF BASEBALL. A history of America's pastime from its earliest beginnings in the l9th century down to the present-day form of the game. The development of the leagues, professional teams, and methods of pitching and defense of the modern type are related, and the nationwide spread and desegregation of the game are noted. 15p.; 17f.; 11b.   $105
 
04770. CRITICAL CHOICES AND OPTIONS IN AMERICAN HISTORY, 1914-1972. Thoughtful, well-balanced discussion of seven key events in American foreign policy, from entry into world War I through collective security in the 30's to War of the Cold and Vietnamese varieties. Gives reasons for the choices that were made, the possibilities of more farsighted choices. 21p., 12f., lib.   $133
 
04729. A CENTURY OF AMERICAN IMPERIALISM. Well-done radical view of America's need to dominate Latin America, others, in order to gain raw materials for capitalist enterprise; recognizes the sometimes happenstance nature of specific events. 16p., 13f., 4b.   $112
 
04725. FIRE IN BERKELEY: 1923. Good thorough history of the Berkeley fire of 1923, including damage, accusations of negligence, refugee care, rebuilding. 8p., 34f., 7b.   $56
 
04620. THE AMERICAN FOLK SONG. An historical perspective on the origins and types of American Folk Music. The oral tradition, the art of minstrelry, the collection of folk songs, and the styles of music among different ethnic cultures are discussed. A commentary on the contemporary folk song, and the message of the form as popluar poertry is included. 14p., 8f., 6b.   $98
 
04559. BOSS RUEF'S SAN FRANCISCO. Good brief book review of this work by W. Bean on S. F.'s most notorious, but not necessarily worst, graft administrator. 3p., lf., lb.   $21
 
04476. THE HISTORY OF AVIATION. Good basic overview of types of airplanes from 1903 to World War II, the Wright brothers to the DC-3. 7p., 6f., 3b.   $49
 
04384. PRESSURE GROUPS AND LOW-RENT HOUSING. Focusing on the political conflict over public housing, this study concludes that pressure groups play a legitimate and useful role in American politics by providing political leverage to sections of the population that would not otherwise have it. 15p., 17f., 10b.   $105
 
04309. THE LIFE OF LINCOLN STEFFENS. Good, thorough biography of this famous writer, best known for his muckraking exposes in the early 1900's concludes with interesting comments on the relative failure of Progressivism, and the need for public scrutiny of government. 15p., 26f., 4b.   $105
 
04286. THE MYTH OF PAUL BUNYAN. The story of how an American legend came out of the head of a lumber company advertising writer, the evolution of the myth is seen as a combination of advertising know-how and creative imagination. 6p. 10f. 7b.   $42
 
04251. THE OPPRESSION OF THE JAPANESE IN CALIFORNIA, 1890-1950. Good overview of discrimination against Japanese in California, focusing on specific acts of abuse culminating in the WW II internment camps, had the response of the Japanese community. 11p., 20f., sb.   $77
 
04223. ALTERNATIVE VIEWS OF AMERICAN HISTORY. Dual book review of Van Alstyne's Rising American Empire and Weinstein's Corporate Ideal in the Liberal State, the first is on how American leaders consciously sought territorial expansion, the second covers how government knows best philosophy became entrenched after 1900 for benefit of big business. Sp., Of., Ob.   $35
 
04194. HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN LABOR MOVEMENT. Skillful history of American unions since 1870, especially on ideological trends of labor movement, conflicts between leftists and AFL in early years. lOp., 16f., 4b.   $70
 
04190. AMERICA'S RISE TO WORLD POWER. Competent, well-balanced account of American involvement in foreign affairs between 1890 and 1914; could satisfy either Marxist or non-Marxist prof. 6p., Of., lb.   $42
 
04174. JACK LONDON AND JACK LONDON SQUARE. A brief biography of this many-sided author, focusing on his socialist political beliefs; uses the "bourgeoisness" of modern Jack London Square in Oakland, CA, as a sort of literary counterpoint. 5p. 8f. 1b.   $35
 
04170. AMERICAN SOCIETY AS SHOWN BY DEFENDER OF THE FAITH. Discussion of Levine's book Defender of the Faith, bringing out what this biog. of William Jennings Bryan shows us about American political culture of the time. 4p., 6f., lb.   $28
 
04123. JAZZ, BLACKS AND RACISM. This research paper presents a good history of jazz, focusing on contribution of Blacks to jazz and how racism expressed itself in the music industry. African music, forerunners of jazz, phases of jazz music from the 20's to the 70's, discrimination against deserving young artists. KEYWORDS: jazz music african americans black musicians racial discrimination. 16 pages, 36 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources. 3,855 words.   $112
 
04058. THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT BY HARBAUGH. Very good, thorough book review and summary of this biography of the man who was one of the first examples of the activist American President; both book and paper are very well-balanced. 16p., Of., lb. ( notes in text.)   $112
 
04025. THREE ASPECTS OF AMERICAN CULTURE IN THE DEPRESSION YEARS. Three 4p. essays on different aspects of popular culture in the 1930's; the theme of alienation, images of urban life, and portrayals of love and romance in the media. Well-written, well-balanced. 12p., 13f., 4b.   $28
 
03987. SOCIAL CLASSES DURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION. Good argument, from Studs Terkel's "Hard Times" and other cultural evidence, that class-based standards of behavior were very little affected by the Great Depression. 4 pages, 3 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.   $28
 
03976. THE ROLE OF THE O.S.S. IN WORLD WAR II. While recognizing problems, this is a general positive assessment of the Office of Strategic Services (the forerunner of the CIA) as stopping the German war machine. 15p. 11f. 10b.   $105
 
03921. CRAZY HORSE. Good sympathetic biography of ta-sunko-Witko, better known as Chief Crazy Horse of the Oglala Sioux, focuses on Indian resistance to the white man's conquest of the Great Plains. Sp., 8f., 7b.   $35
 
03747. WAS RECONSTRUCTION A FAILURE, AND WHY? Good discussion of the causes for Reconstruction's failure to break Southern white power: no land reform, color line, individualist opposition to government action. 8p., 9f., Ob.   $56
 
03731. THE EXTENT TO WHICH WWII REINFORCED AND REVERSED THE CHANGES BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE GREAT DEPRESSION. Argues that the War restored national faith in America. depression-born attitudes which could contribute to this were retained, the others dropped. 8p., Of., 6b.   $56
 
03730. THE FRONTIER. A discussion of the famous frontier theory of Frederick Jackson Turner -- especially its relation to Woodrow Wilson's thought on American international policy. lOp., 6f., lb.   $70
 
03720. MEDIA REACTION TO THE REMOVAL OF GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR. A careful survey of the p