The story of our nation is a rich tapestry. It's a tale told seamlessly in the third edition of The American People. One of the most successful American history survey texts in print, The American People considers the rich, varied fabric of social history within a larger analytical context. Drawing on the expertise of a renowned team of authors, the text highlights the interaction of social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and technological forces in a clear, cohesive organizational framework. The text examines recurring themes in American history, including the adaptability of our political system to a changing society; liberty and authority; the reform impulse in American society; and the struggle for national unity and cultural diversity. The third edition features a stronger focus on environmental history, including a new section on the dust bowl of the 1930s, as well as new environmental coverage in chapters on industrialization and sections on farming. Chapter 9, "Society and Politics in the Early Republic," includes an examination of the society and economy of preindustrial America. Also included are discussions and analysis of economic and demographic changes during the last decades of the twentieth century.
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Emphasizing social history, especially as it applies to discussions of race, class, and gender, The American People, 5/e presents the lives and experiences of all Americans--all national origins and cultural backgrounds, at all levels of society, and in all regions of the country. The narrative integrates discussion of public events such as presidential elections, wars, and reform movements with the private stories of ordinary Americans who participated in and responded to these events. As it unfolds the drama of American history, The American People highlights the political, social, economic, technological, religious, cultural, and intellectual events that have shaped American society. Appropriate for anyone with an interest in American history and the Social history of the United States. Previous ISBNs: 0-673-98577-6
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- PublisherHarpercollins College Div
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0065010566
- ISBN 13 9780065010565
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number3
- Number of pages558
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