"Seeking the American Promise" essays engage students with illuminating stories of individuals who sought their dream in America. These biographical essays explore the different promises of America — from the promise of higher education to the promise of home ownership — while recognizing that the promises fulfilled for some have meant promises denied to others.
Global Connections figures showcase data visually, introducing students to both the methods of quantitative analysis and the interesting stories behind the numbers. Features focus on a wide range of topics, from comparing literacy rates worldwide in 1850 to energy consumption per capita in 1980.
Updated scholarship keeps the narrative fresh for instructors and students. Updates include expanded coverage of women’s history and the struggles of Native Americans, the latest scholarship on the colonization of the West, and an updated final chapter with new coverage on Bush, Obama, Hurricane Katrina, the Iraq war, and the economy.
The most visually dynamic book in its class. Completely redesigned for the fourth edition, the contemporary design sparks student interest while drawing attention to the book’s pedagogy. Newly designed maps and an art program that rivals any full-length text provide students with opportunities to develop skills in analyzing maps and visuals.
All the supplement support of a big book. An e-book, audio reviews, and all of the print, digital, and multimedia supplements developed for
The American Promise are available with the compact edition.