UNHM Professor Resch Recognized For Newest Book, Americans At War
 
By Kim Wall, UNHM College Relations

John Resch, professor of history at UNHM, is the editor-in-chief of Americans at War: Society, Culture, and the Homefront. This four-volume reference set for students released in December 2004 examines the profound effect of war upon American society, culture, and national identity. Resch donated copies of his work to the library at both UNH Manchester and Durham. His work will be recognized at a reception Nov. 8.
 
Resch writes in the preface, “Preparation for war, war itself, and the legacy of war are among the most important forces shaping American society and culture. Nevertheless, the study of war is often treated as if the only topics of importance were battles and campaigns, results measured in territory, and reputations gained or lost.” Americans at War includes more than 300 articles written by scholars representing a variety of disciplines and covering a variety of topics. Americans at War: Society, Culture, and the Homefront is published by Macmillan Reference USA.
 
A reception will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 1 to 1:30 p.m. in the UNHM Library. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact 641-4101.