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See history. Understand history.Praised by instructors and students alike, the first edition of Visions of America has brought history to life for a generation of visual learners—and has shown how competing visions of America have shaped our nation’s past.We’ve made the second edition of this program even better by adding engaging new features and even easier access to new teaching resources. And, thorough integration with the new MyHistoryLab enables instructors to personalize learning for each student.A better teaching and learning experienceThis program will provide a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. Here’s how: Personalize Learning – The new MyHistoryLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking – Chapter openers and end-of-chapter study materials that are tied to MyHistoryLab combine visual sources, narrative, and questions to help students study effectively. Engage Students – Features focusing on visions that have shaped America and images are integrated with the new MyHistoryLab for a comprehensive learning program. Support Instructors – MyHistoryLab, Annotated Instructor’s eText, MyHistoryLab Instructor’s Guide, Teaching Images with Teaching Notes, Class Preparation Tool, Instructor’s Manual, MyTest, and PowerPoints are available.For the volume two books a la carte edition of this text, search ISBN-10: 0205193293Note: MyHistoryLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyHistoryLab, please visit: www.myhistorylab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MyHistorylab (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205193285 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205193288.
This text investigates how competing visions of the American identity have fundamentally shaped the nation's historical trajectory from its inception. The authors, Edward T. O'Donnell, Jennifer D. Keene, and Saul T. Cornell, utilize a pedagogical framework designed for visual learners, integrating primary source imagery with traditional narrative to provide a comprehensive overview of United States history. By emphasizing the role of visual evidence alongside textual analysis, the authors argue that historical understanding is enhanced when students engage with the diverse perspectives that have defined the American experience.
What You Will Find
The subject matter points to a structured, academic resource designed primarily for undergraduate survey courses in American history. The framing suggests an accessible, student-centered approach that prioritizes visual literacy and digital integration to facilitate historical inquiry.
Page Count:
437
Publication Date:
2019-12-01
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205193277
ISBN-13:
9780205193271