Twentieth-Century America (2nd Edition)

A compelling story of 20th century events and people, including those familiar and unfamiliar to students.

 

The goal of this book is to emphasize what students need to know about America’s past to function best in the society that emerged from the 20th century. The authors accomplish this by using a strong, clear narrative as well as integrating political and social history.

 

Twentieth Century America fits the experiences of particular groups into the broader perspective of the American past while giving voice to minor and major players alike. The text is organized chronologically, so students can understand the sequence of events in history. 

 

Upon completing this book readers will be able to:

• Recall the events and people that shaped 20th century American history
• Understand how 20th century America fits into the whole of American history
• Apply what they have learned to their own lives

Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205926290 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205926299.