America, Past and Present
“America, Past and Present” by Robert A. Divine is an engaging exploration of American history, published by Pearson Longman in 2007. This 8th edition spans 964 pages and is presented in English, integrating both social and political dimensions into a cohesive chronological narrative. The book aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of the American past, featuring contributions from six award-winning historians.
Readers will find a lively narrative that encompasses the experiences of diverse groups throughout American history, including elite and ordinary individuals, women and men, as well as various socioeconomic backgrounds. The updated edition streamlines contemporary chapters and introduces a new feature that highlights the connections between historical events and present-day issues. This approach allows for a richer understanding of the United States and its multifaceted history, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the subject.
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“America Past and Present” integrates the social and political dimensions of American history into one rich chronological narrative, providing students with a full picture of the scope and complexity of the American past.
Writing in a lively narrative style by six award-winning historians, America Past and Present tells the story of all Americans-elite and ordinary, women and men, rich and poor, white majority and minorities-the authors, six active, publishing, and award-winning historians, bringing history to life for introductory students.
In the new 8th edition of America Past and Present, the authors have streamlined the coverage in the contemporary chapters and added a new feature that explores the connections between the past and the present.
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