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James West Davidson (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0070157987 | ISBN-13: 978-0070157989 | Publication Date: October 9, 1997 | Edition: 3rd

Known for its friendly narrative style and careful blending of social and political history, "Nation of Nations" offers a balanced approach to teaching the American history survey course. The story presented by the authors reflects their belief that the American past can only be fully understood when linked to events worldwide. As a result of this view, "Nation of Nations" has become the leader in the integration of global material, done in a sensible and thoughtful way: displayed in essays, timelines, the epilogue, and throughout the narrative.

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About the Author

James West Davidson received his B.A. from Haverford College and his Ph.D. from Yale University. A historian and full-time writer, he is author of The Logic of Millennial Thought: Eighteenth Century New England, Great Heart: the History of a Labrador Adventure (with John Rugge), and other books. William E. Gienapp has a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. He taught at the University of Wyoming before moving to Harvard University, where he is now Professor of History. In 1988, he received the Avery O. Craven Award for his book, The Origins of the Republican Party, 1852-1856. His essay, "The Antebellum Era", appeared in the Encyclopedia of Social History (1992). Christine Leigh Heyrman is Associate Professor of History at the University of Delaware. She received a PhD in American Studies from Yale University and is the author of Commerce and Culture: The Maritime Communities of Colonial Massachusetts, 1690-1750. Most recently, she has written Southern Cross: The Beginnings of the Bible Belt, a book about the evolution of religious culture in the Southern U.S. Michael B. Stoff is Associate Professor of History at the University of Texas at Austin. The recipient of a PhD from Yale University, he has received many teaching awards, most recently the Friars' Centennial Teaching Excellence Award (1996). He is the author of Oil, War, and American Security: The Search for a National Policy on Foreign Oil,1941-1947 and co-editor (with Jonathan Fanton and R. Hal Williams) of The Manhattan Project: A Documentary Introduction to the Atomic Age. Mark H.Lytle received his PhD from Yale University and is Professor of History and Environmental Studies as well as Chair of the American Studies Program at Bard College. He is also Director of the Master of Arts in Teaching Program at Bard. His publications include The Origins of the Iranian-American Alliance, 1941-1953, After the Fact: The Art of Historical Detection (with James West Davidson) and, most recently, "An Environmental Approach to American Diplomatic History" in Diplomatic History. He is at work on The Uncivil War: America in the Vietnam Era. Michael B. Stoff is Associate Professor of History at the University of Texas at Austin. The recipient of a PhD from Yale University, he has received many teaching awards, most recently the Friars' Centennial Teaching Excellence Award (1996). He is the author of Oil, War, and American Security: The Search for a National Policy on Foreign Oil,1941-1947 and co-editor (with Jonathan Fanton and R. Hal Williams) of The Manhattan Project: A Documentary Introduction to the Atomic Age. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill College; 3rd edition (October 9, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070157987
• ISBN-13: 978-0070157989
• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 3 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,900,398 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars More than a typical textbook, June 9, 2011

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This review is from: Experience History, Volume 2: Since 1865 (Paperback)

As an instructor, I want to point out something that I consider a huge plus to Experience History, and that is its connection to an online system called "Learn Smart." Learn Smart is a quizzing system that instructors can use in a variety of ways to enhance student learning. It provides a series of quizzes for the student to take for each chapter that allow both the student and the instructor see how well the student is "getting" the material. I used the quizzes in a way that allowed students to retake them until mastering them, but what is really special is that the system gauges the student's level of preparedness and reacts to it. For example, if a student understands questions and gets them correct, the system asks progressively more challenging questions. On the other hand, if the student is having trouble with the material, the system continues to ask lower-level questions until the student starts to master the material, at which point it eases into more difficult questions. If the student continually misses questions about a specific term or concept, Learn Smart will eventually tell the student to go back and read and will provide the page numbers. This encourages students to read the text until they understand the material. My students really liked Learn Smart. In fact, one student had to take another instructor for 1302 because of scheduling limitations, and she asked me "But what if they don't do Learn Smart? How am I supposed to learn this stuff without Learn Smart?" While I used the program in this way, it could also be used to provide the actual tests for the course. The possiblities are very impressive.

1.0 out of 5 stars Not the best., October 25, 2011

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This review is from: Experience History, Volume 2: Since 1865 (Paperback)

I purchased this book for a US History class. We are now half way through the semester and I find myself having to search other sources to answer the questions that the professor asks. The book covers many topics but the "important" detail seems to be left out. It seems as if half the book is fluff and the rest of the book is very loose explanations of the topics. The book gives a heading for a specific topic then talks about the topic very little, interjecting useless stories and references to other parts of the book that equally as ambiguous/incomplete that just serve to confuse the reader. If possible I would find a professor that uses a different book, if you actually want to learn something about History.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, September 6, 2011

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This review is from: Experience History, Volume 1: To 1877 (Paperback)

Well written and organized and good pedagogy presenting conflicting primary sources, some artistic and other cultural items and photographs, artwork, etc., and nicely presented "after the fact"discussions.