Kansas : the history of the Sunflower State, 1854-2000
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Miner, H. Craig
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2002
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Miner, H. Craig. Kansas: The History of the Sunflower State, 1854-2000. Published in association with the Kansas State Historical Society by the University Press of Kansas, 2002.
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Craig Miner has written a complete and balanced history of Kansas, capturing the state's colorful past and dynamic present as he depicts the persistence of contrasting images of and attitudes toward the state throughout its 150 years. A work combining serious scholarship with great readability, it encompasses everything from the Kansas-Nebraska Act to the evolution-creationism controversy, emphasizing the historical moments that were pivotal in forming the culture of the state and the diverse group of people who have contributed to its history. Written to enlighten general readers within and well beyond the state's borders, it offers coverage not found in previous histories: greater attention to its cities--notably Wichita--and to its south central and western regions, accounts of business history, contributions of women and minorities, and environmental concerns. It presents the dark as well as the bright side of Kansas progressivism and is the first Kansas history to deal with the post-World War II era in any significant detail.
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Published in association with the Kansas State Historical Society by the University Press of Kansas