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American Passages Vol. 1

A History of the United States

American Passages( )
Author: Ayers, Edward L.
Gould, Lewis L.
Oshinsky, David M.
Soderlund, Jean R.
ISBN:978-0-618-91414-2
Publication Date:Dec 2006
Publisher:CENGAGE Learning
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $81.95
Book Description:

American Passages places a unique emphasis on time as the defining nature of history, how events lead to other events, actions, changes, and often-unexpected outcomes. Rather than grouping facets of historical change into themes or topics, the authors offer students a complete, compelling narrative with balanced coverage of political, economic, social, cultural, military, religious, and intellectual history. The Dolphin Edition features the same engaging pedagogy and unique approach of...
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Book Details
Pages:560
Detailed Subjects: History / United States / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6.3 x 9.1 x 0.9 Inches
Book Weight:1.7 Pounds
Author Biography
Ayers, Edward L. (Author)
He is also an associate editor of the American National Biography.

Oshinsky writes about the brutality of penitentiary life in his book, Worse Than Slavery: Parchman Farm and the Ordeal of Jim Crow Justice. He earned a Senior Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities and an appointment as Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Texas, Austin for his work on the penitentiary project. Oshinsky also received the 17th Annual Robert F. Kennedy Book Award for his novel.

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