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Encyclopedia of Politics of the American West
Author(s): Steven L. Danver
- Publisher: CQ Press
- Publication Date: 16 July 2013
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 888 pages
- ISBN-10: 160871909X
- ISBN-13: 9781608719099
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Politics in the American West is an A to Z reference work on the political development of one of America’s most politically distinct, not to mention its fastest growing, region. This work will cover not only the significant events and actors of Western politics, but also deal with key institutional, historical, environmental, and sociopolitical themes and concepts that are important to more fully understanding the politics of the West over the last century.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“…In this cogently written, logically organized encyclopedia, editor Danver has produced a worthy reference title that tackles what he considers to be America′s “most politically distinct and fastest-growing” region….Overall coverage is wide-ranging and backed by seamlessly integrated scholarly information. The book is politically balanced and judicious in scope, and Danver and his team of scholarly contributors have accomplished a unique, easily searchable work that will surely find many imitators and is deserving of a home in most academic libraries.” — Brian Odom ― Booklist Published On: 2013-11-01
“While this set is specialized in terms of coverage and subject matter, it transcends those academic limitations because of its interdisciplinary nature….
VERDICT: This set, which appears unique in its examination of the intersection of geography and politics, sets a high bar for subsequent forays into this field. Highly recommended for purchase by larger public libraries, especially those that support political science or social studies curricula.” — Michael Bemis ― Library Journal Published On: 2013-12-01“…Danver, a prolific editor of reference titles, has carved out a niche with this work on the region′s politics….This is a valuable resource for history and political science courses on the American West.
Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower- and upper-level undergraduates, and general readers.” — P.A. Frisch ― CHOICE Published On: 2014-01-01About the Author
Steven L. Danver is academic coordinator and core faculty member in social sciences in the College of Undergraduate Studies at Walden University. A lifelong resident of the American West, he was born and raised in Southern California and has, at various times, lived in Central California, Northern California, Utah, and Colorado. He currently resides in southern Washington State. After completing a bachelor’s degree in religious studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara and a master’s degree in historical studies from Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California, he earned his doctorate in American history from the University of Utah. Professionally, he has specialized in the history and politics of the American West, as well as in American Indian and American environmental history and policy. His research has largely centered on natural resource policy as it has applied to American Indian nations. He has taught at nearly every type of institution of higher education, including large research universities, small liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and online universities. He has edited or coedited a number of books, including Water Politics and Policy in the United States (with John R. Burch Jr., CQ Press/SAGE, 2011), which was named to the 2012 Outstanding Academic Title list by the American Library Association’s Choice magazine. He has been the managing editor of Journal of the West since 2004.
