Title The frontier thesis : valid interpretation of american history? / edited by R.A. Billington

Published New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, [1966] Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1966

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Description 122 pages : portrait ; 24 cm Series American problem studies American problem studies. Contents The beginning of the controversy: Statement of the frontier thesis ; Later explanations and developments / Frederick J. Turner ; Turner's views challenged / George W. Pierson -- The frontier as safety valve drawing excess wage earners from the East: Not even an indirect safety valve attracting eastern farmers / Fred A. Shannon ; A resources and sociopsychological safety valve / Ellen von Nardroff -- Democracy as a product of the frontier: Democratic practices of English origin / Benjamin F. Wright ; American democracy distinguished from democracy in general / John D. Barnhart ; The impact of the frontier : a case study / Merle Curti -- Influence of the frontier on American character: The significance of continuity / Earl Pomeroy ; Mobility a strong influence / Everett S. Lee ; The role of abundance / David M. Potter -- Summary: The theis disputed / Richard Hofstadter ; The thesis upheld / Harry C. Allen Summary "Guide for further reading": p. 119-122 Analysis Frontier and pioneer life United States Historiography Frontier thesis Turner, Frederick Jackson 1861-1932 Frontier in American history United States Territorial expansion Historiography Notes 'Guide for further reading': p. 119-122 Bibliography Includes bibliography Subject Turner, Frederick Jackson, 1861-1932. Turner, Frederick Jackson, 1861-1932. Frontier in American history Frontier and pioneer life -- United States -- Historiography. Frontier thesis. The american west -- History SUBJECT United States -- History -- Philosophy. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140322 United States -- Territorial expansion http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140559 -- Historiography. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh00006046 West (U.S.) -- History. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85146151 Author Billington, Ray Allen, 1903-1981. LC no. 66021640 ISBN 0030575605

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