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American Horizons, Concise: U.S. History in a Global Context, Volume II: Since 1865,Used
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American Horizons is the only U.S. History survey text that presents the traditional narrative in a global context. The sevenauthor team uses the frequent movement of people, goods, and ideas into, out of, and within America's borders as a framework. This unique approach provides a fully integrated global perspective that seamlessly contextualizes American events within the wider world. The authors, all acclaimed scholars in their specialties, use their individual strengths to provide students with a balanced and inclusive account of U.S. history.Presented in two volumes for maximum flexibility, American Horizons illustrates the relevance of U.S. history to American students by centering on the matrix of issues that dominate their lives. These touchstone themes include population movements and growth, the evolving definition of citizenship, cultural change and continuity, people's relationship to and impact upon the environment, political and ideological contests and their consequences, and Americans' five centuries of engagement with regional, national, and global institutions, forces, and events. In addition, this beautifully designed, fullcolor book features hundreds of photos and images and more than one hundred maps.American Horizons contains ample pedagogy, including:* America in the World, visual guides to the key interactions between America and the world* Global Passages, which feature unique stories connecting America to the world* Visual Reviews providing postreading summaries to help students to connect key themes or events within a chapter* Maps and Infographics that explore essential themes in new waysThe concise version of American Horizons has:* 10% fewer words than the comprehensive* 35% fewer images than the comprehensive* More compact size and design than the comprehensive
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'American Horizons, Concise: U.S. History in a Global Context, Volume II'? A: The book presents U.S. history within a global context, highlighting the movement of people, goods, and ideas across America's borders.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by a seven-member team of acclaimed scholars, each bringing their expertise to provide a balanced account of U.S. history.
- Q: What are the key themes covered in this volume? A: Key themes include population movements, citizenship, cultural changes, environmental impact, and political contests, all contextualized within a global framework.
- Q: How is the content structured in this book? A: The content is structured into two volumes for flexibility, featuring sections like 'America in the World' and 'Global Passages' to enhance understanding.
- Q: What is the difference between the concise and comprehensive editions? A: The concise edition has 10% fewer words, 35% fewer images, and a more compact design compared to the comprehensive edition.
- Q: What are some of the educational features included in the book? A: The book includes visual guides, unique global stories, post-reading summaries, maps, and infographics to facilitate learning.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does this volume contain? A: This volume contains 848 pages, providing a comprehensive overview of U.S. history since 1865.
- Q: When was 'American Horizons, Concise' published? A: The book was published on March 15, 2012.