Author: Kyle Ward Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com ISBN: 1458729923 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 606
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In this thought-provoking study (Library Journal ), historian Kyle Ward-the widely acclaimed co-author of History Lessons-gives us another fascinating look at the biases inherent in the way we learn about our history. Juxtaposing passages from...
Author: Carol Berkin Publisher: Cengage Learning ISBN: 9780618471416 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 496
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MAKING AMERICA: A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, BRIEF FIFTH EDITION, presents history as a dynamic process shaped by human expectations, difficult choices, and often the surprising consequences. With this focus on history as a process, MAKING AMERICA encourages students to think historically and to develop into citizens who value the past. The clear chronology, straightforward narrative, and strong thematic structure emphasize communication over intimidation, and appeal to students of varied learning levels. The Brief Fifth Edition retains a hallmark feature of the MAKING AMERICA program: pedagogical tools that allow students to master complex material and enable them to develop analytical skills. Every chapter has chapter outlines, chronologies, focus questions, and in-text glossaries to provide guidance throughout the text. A new feature called Investigating America gets to the heart of learning history: reading and analyzing primary sources. The text’s new open, inviting design allows students to access and use pedagogy to improve learning. Available in the following split options: MAKING AMERICA, Brief Fifth Edition (Chapters 1-30), ISBN: 978-0-618-47139-3; Volume I: To 1877 (Chapters 1-15), ISBN: 978-0-618-47140-9; Volume II: Since 1865 (Chapters 15-30), ISBN: 978-0-618-47141-6. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Author: Carol Berkin Publisher: Houghton Mifflin ISBN: 9780547126432 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Shaped with a clear political chronology, Making America reflects the variety of individual experiences and kaleidoscope of cultures that is American society. Careful to maintain its emphasis on the importance of social movements, immigrant society, and regional and political differences in American history, the Fourth Edition of Making America brings greater attention to global influences and America's role in the world.Making America serves the needs of instructors whose classrooms reflect the diversity of today's college students. The strongly chronological narrative--together with an integrated program of learning and teaching aids--makes the historical content vivid and comprehensible to students at all levels of preparedness. In order to aid reading comprehension, the text features an on-page glossary and chapter summaries.
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