America Past and Present

Divine, Robert A.; Breen, T. H.; Fredrickson, George M.; Williams, R. Hal; Gross, Ariela J.

ISBN 10: 0321446623 / ISBN 13: 9780321446626

Published by Longman Pub Group, 2006

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Synopsis:

America Past and Present integrates the social and political dimensions of American history into one rich chronological narrative, providing students with a full picture of the scope and complexity of the American past.

Writing in a lively narrative style by six award-winning historians, America Past and Present tells the story of all Americans―elite and ordinary, women and men, rich and poor, white majority and minorities―the authors, six active, publishing, and award-winning historians, bringing history to life for introductory students.

In the new 8th edition of America Past and Present, the authors have streamlined the coverage in the contemporary chapters and added a new feature that explores the connections between the past and the present.

Review:

"This book is the most scholarly and well balanced American History book in the country. The authors' slpendid effort in condesning and arranging the material resulted in a narrative where each chapter was appropriately fused as well as each chapter being of sufficient length and properly titled. The text generates enthusiasm for the discipline and thus engages my students to pursue the study of history."

    - Wyatt S. Moulds, Jones County Junior College

 

"I particularly enjoy the charge of urging readers to "reach their own conclusions" about history and the significance of history in their lives. This approach makes the course comfortable to teach while allowing some latitude for discussion and the introduction or consideration of different points of view."

    - Ken Poston, Lamar University

Bibliographic Details

Title: America Past and Present
Publisher: Longman Pub Group
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good