The silver state

This updated edition of Hulse's history of Nevada revisits the state's social and political life in the decades since the book first appeared in 1991. The author examines how a fast-growing population has reshaped Nevada, and he traces shifts in schooling, in the public role of women, and in the workings of state government.

Las Vegas receives particular attention, with the author looking at its rapid expansion and what it has meant for the rest of the state. He also assesses the growing diversity of Nevada's residents, including the increasingly separate demographic groups that make up its population.

Every reading list in the book has been refreshed. The volume is aimed at students and general readers who want to explore the state's history more deeply.