
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.
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.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
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
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