The American People: Creating a Nation and a Society, Single Volume - Sixth Edition - Hardcover

Nash, Gary B.; Jeffrey, Julie Roy; Howe, John R.; Frederick, Peter J.; Davis, Allen F.; Winkler, Allan M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 032112524X ISBN 13: 9780321125248

Publisher: Longman, 2003

Synopsis

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 Sixth Edition of The American People provides the most current scholarship and highlights the connections between the many factors-political, social, economic, technological, religious, cultural, international, and intellectual—that have shaped American society.

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From the Back Cover

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Longman
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 032112524X
• ISBN 13: 9780321125248
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 1216