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 Michigans Native American Population; Environmental, Agricultural, And Educational Issues; The Latest Developments In The Jimmy Hoffa Mystery; Michigans Return To Prominence In Collegiate And Professional Sports; Detroits Revitalization And Subsequent Tailspin; The States 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