The Enduring Vision

A History of the American People to 1877

• Author(s): Paul S. Boyer, Clifford E. Clark, Jr., Joseph F. Kett,
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Pages: 509
• ISBN_10: 0618280650
  ISBN_13: 9780618280650
  
• Language: en
• Categories: History / General , History / United States / General , History / Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies) ,

Description:... This text's clear and engaging narrative balances political, social, and cultural history within a clear chronological framework. The Fifth Edition features a thorough revision of the narrative, a complete redesign of the book, and an enhanced art program. The authors explore the enduring vision of the American people, a vision they describe as "a shared determination to live up to the values that give meaning to America." Each chapter has been revised to incorporate the most up-to-date scholarship, with special emphasis placed on technology and public health: "Technology and Culture" boxed features explore the development of new technologies--such as the invention of indoor plumbing and the birth control pill--and their impact on American culture. -- This edition includes up-to-date scholarship on the experiences of women, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, African Americans, and Native Americans in the United States. -- Chapter 32 presents an integrated narrative and preliminary assessment of recent events from1996 to the present. -- The text features a chapter that consolidates all late-19th century material, examining how industrialization, urbanization, and immigration transformed everyday life, sharpened racial and ethnic divisions, and made Americans more conscious of social class.