{"product_id":"michigan-a-history-of-the-great-lakes-state-hardcover","title":"Michigan: A History of the Great Lakes State - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBruce A. Rubenstein\u003c\/b\u003e (Based on a Book by), \u003cb\u003eLawrence E. Ziewacz\u003c\/b\u003e (Based on a Book by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fifth edition of \u003ci\u003eMichigan: A History of the Great Lakes State\u003c\/i\u003e presents an update of the best college-level survey of Michigan history, covering the pre-Columbian period to the present.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRepresents the best-selling survey history of Michigan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes updates and enhancements reflecting the latest historic scholarship, along with the new chapter 'Reinventing Michigan'\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpanded coverage includes the socio-economic impact of tribal casino gaming on Michigan's Native American population; environmental, agricultural, and educational issues; recent developments in the Jimmy Hoffa mystery, and collegiate and professional sports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelivered in an accessible narrative style that is entertaining as well as informative, with ample illustrations, photos, and maps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNow available in digital formats as well as print\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fifth edition of \u003ci\u003eMichigan: A History of the Great Lakes State\u003c\/i\u003e enhances its reputation as the leading survey of Michigan history from the pre-Columbian period to the present. This new edition features expanded coverage of a wide variety of issues that continue to shape Michigan history, including the socio-economic impact of tribal casino gaming on Michigan's Native American population; environmental, agricultural, and educational issues; the latest developments in the Jimmy Hoffa mystery; Michigan's return to prominence in collegiate and professional sports; Detroit's revitalization and subsequent tailspin; the state's deepening economic decline since 2008; and more. A new chapter, titled 'Reinventing Michigan, ' explores the obstacles faced by Michiganders living in Detroit and throughout the state from the Great Recession to the present, and looks at ways Michigan is renewing itself for a brighter future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBruce A. Rubenstein\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of History at the University of Michigan-Flint. A native of Port Huron, Michigan, he has co-authored two books with Lawrence Ziewacz: \u003ci\u003eThree Bullets Sealed His Lips\u003c\/i\u003e (1987) and \u003ci\u003ePayoffs in the Cloakroom: The Greening of the Michigan Legislature, 1938-1945\u003c\/i\u003e (1995), both dealing with Michigan's political history. He also authored \u003ci\u003eChicago in the World Series, 1903-2005: Cubs and White Sox in Championship Play\u003c\/i\u003e (2006) in addition to numerous articles on baseball and Indian-White relations in Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eLawrence E. Ziewacz\u003c\/b\u003e, late Professor of American Thought and Language at Michigan State University, was a native of Sault Ste. Marie in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. He co-authored two books with Bruce Rubenstein: \u003ci\u003eThree Bullets Sealed His Lips\u003c\/i\u003e (1987) and \u003ci\u003ePayoffs in the Cloakroom: The Greening of the Michigan Legislature, 1938-1945\u003c\/i\u003e (1995). He also co-authored \u003ci\u003eThe Games They Played: Sports in American History\u003c\/i\u003e (1983) and was co-advisory editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Guide to United States Popular Culture\u003c\/i\u003e (2001).\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.1 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978500505901,"sku":"9781118649725","price":65.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/LzdjWFpiRFdrSDR2RFNUUXVGMFNJZz09.webp?v=1775805500","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/michigan-a-history-of-the-great-lakes-state-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}