Of the People 2th edition

ISBN:0199924678

ISBN13:9780199924677

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Authors:James Oakes, Michael McGerr, Jan Ellen Lewis, Nick Cullather, Jeanne Boydston, Mark Summers, Camilla Townsend

Of the People Description

Of the People: A History of the United States, Volume 1: To 1877 2 Edition Of the People: A History of the United States not only tells the history of America--of its people and places, of its dealings and ideals--but it also unfolds the story of American democracy, carefully marking how this country's evolution has been anything but certain, from its complex beginnings to its modern challenges.This comprehensive survey focuses on the social and political lives of people--some famous, some ordinary--revealing the compelling story of America's democracy from an individual perspective, from across the landscapes of diverse communities, and ultimately from within the larger context of the world.New to the Second Edition* Updated scholarship, with enhanced coverage of democracy * Expanded coverage of Native American societies, heavily revised coverage of the Gilded Age, and integrated material on slavery and African-American history * A revised final chapter that covers the financial crisis that began in 2008, the death of bin Laden, and the Tea Party* Current maps and charts that reflect the most recent census data* New Additions to "American Portrait," "American Landscape," and "America and the World" features* New visual review diagrams, enhanced critical-thinking pedagogy, and additional pedagogical aids
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