Kevin J. Fernlund: The Cold War American West, 1945-1989

1. Describe the author, the period in which he/she wrote, and his/her status in the field.
2. Explain if the book you chose is primarily research/academic, analysis, or opinion.
3. Describe the basic underlying thesis of the work.
4. Explain how the thesis is outlined and defended.
5. Describe how the author uses primary and secondary sources.