American People: Vol 1. To 1877 - Softcover

Nash, Gary B.; Jeffrey, Julie R.; Winkler, Allan M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060447362 ISBN 13: 9780060447366

Publisher: Harper & Row, 1990

Synopsis

Providing students with a thought-provoking account of America’s past, The American People examines how American society assumed its present shape and developed its present forms of government.

Emphasizing the interaction of ordinary Americans with extraordinary events, the text combines the discussion of political events with analysis of their impact on social and economic life. The comprehensive narrative encompasses description of the lives and experiences of Americans of all national origins and cultural backgrounds, at all class levels of society, and in all regions of the country. The thoughtful analysis seeks the connections among the political, social, economic, technological, and cultural factors that have shaped and reshaped American society over four centuries.

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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

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper & Row
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0060447362
• ISBN 13: 9780060447366
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 568