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Alaska At 50 : The Past, Present, and Future of Alaska Statehood

โœ Scribed by Gregory W. Kimura

Publisher
University of Alaska Press
Year
2009
Tongue
English
Leaves
304
Category
Library
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โœฆ Synopsis

In 2009 Alaska celebrates its fiftieth anniversary of U.S. statehood. To commemorate that milestone, "Alaska"" at 50" brings together some of todayOCOs most noteworthy and recognizable writers and researchers to address the past, present, and future of Alaska. Divided into three overarching sectionsOCoart, culture, and humanities; law, economy, and politics; and environment, people, and placeOCo"Alaska"" at 50" is written in highly accessible prose. Illustrations and photographs of significant artefacts of Alaska history enliven the text. Each contributor brings a strong voice and prescription for the next fifty years, and the resulting work presents Alaskans and the nation with an overview of Alaska statehood and ideas for future development.

โœฆ Subjects

Alaska -- History.

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