Michigan

The fifth edition of "Michigan: A History of the Great Lakes State" enhances its reputation as the leading survey of Michigan history from the pre-Columbian period to the present. This new edition features expanded coverage of a wide variety of issues that continue to shape Michigan history, including the socio-economic impact of tribal casino gaming on Michigan's Native American population; environmental, agricultural, and educational issues; the latest developments in the Jimmy Hoffa mystery; Michigan's return to prominence in collegiate and professional sports; Detroit's revitalization and subsequent tailspin; the state's deepening economic decline since 2008; and more. A new chapter, titled 'Reinventing Michigan, ' explores the obstacles faced by Michiganders living in Detroit and throughout the state from the Great Recession to the present, and looks at ways Michigan is renewing itself for a brighter future.