Author Description
Edited by Maxwell Johnson, this two-volume companion sourcebook includes approximately eighty primary sources, both textual and visual. Chapter introductions, document headnotes, and study questions provide learning support. Expertly edited for clarity and pedagogical utility, the sources range from letters, political tracts, memoirs, and fiction, to essays, speeches, and photographs. Affordable and flexible, Sources for Of the People makes for an ideal companion to Of the People.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume serves as a curated collection of primary source materials designed to provide students with direct access to the historical record of the United States from 1865 to the present. Maxwell Johnson, an experienced editor in the field of historical pedagogy, organizes these documents to supplement standard survey textbooks. The framework emphasizes the integration of textual and visual evidence to facilitate a deeper understanding of the social, political, and cultural shifts defining the post-Civil War era.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Approximately eighty primary source documents including letters, political tracts, and memoirs.
- Visual evidence such as historical photographs and essays.
- Pedagogical support tools including chapter introductions, document headnotes, and study questions.
Scope Limits
- The collection is limited to the period starting from 1865 and does not cover earlier American history.
- The volume functions as a supplementary sourcebook rather than a comprehensive narrative history text.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators frequently utilize this text as a flexible companion for undergraduate survey courses due to its clear editorial structure. Experts highlight the balance of document types as a significant asset for developing critical analysis skills in students.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
2019-02-08
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190910151
ISBN-13:
9780190910150
History
United States
Reference
Education
Primary Sources