Created Equal: A Social and Political History of the United States, from 1865
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With its sweeping inclusive view of American history, Created Equal, Brief Edition, Volume Two, emphasizes social history—including the lives and labors of women, immigrants, working people, and persons of color in all regions of the country—while delivering the basics of political and economic history. With its sweeping inclusive view of American history, Created Equal, Brief Edition, Volume Two, emphasizes social history—including the lives and labors of women, immigrants, working people, and persons of color in all regions of the country—while delivering the basics of political and economic history. Four themes–Diversity; Class and systems of power; Environment; Globalization–serve as the filters through which the authors present the traditional narrative of American history. Social emphasis, political history, United States. US History Courses
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the evolution of the United States from 1865 to the present by centering the experiences of marginalized groups alongside traditional political and economic narratives. The authors, a team of distinguished historians, utilize a thematic framework to analyze how diversity, class, environmental factors, and globalization have shaped the American experience. By integrating the lives of women, immigrants, and persons of color into the broader national story, the work provides a comprehensive view of the country's development since the Civil War.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A detailed examination of American social and political history from 1865 through the modern era.
- A thematic analytical framework focusing on diversity, class systems, environmental impact, and globalization.
- Primary source documents and personal narratives that highlight the experiences of underrepresented populations.
- A balanced synthesis of traditional political history with contemporary social history methodologies.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The text is regarded as a standard academic resource for undergraduate history courses due to its inclusive approach and clear thematic organization. Its focus on social history provides a balanced perspective that complements traditional political narratives for students and researchers alike.
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Publication Date:
2007-01-01
Publisher:
Pearson College Div
ISBN-10:
0205585000
ISBN-13:
9780205585007
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