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Unto a Good Land : A History of the American People by David Edwin Harrell Jr., John B. Boles, Sally Foreman Griffith, Edwin S. Gaustad and Randall M. Miller (2005, Perfect / Hardcover)
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Explore the rich history of the American people with "Unto a Good Land: A History of the American People" by Edwin S. Gaustad, Randall Miller, and Sally Foreman Griffith. This perfect/hardcover book, published by Eerdmans Publishing Company, William B. in 2005, is a literary criticism and religion history genre that provides a general overview of the United States. The book, measuring 10.7 inches in length, 8.7 inches in width, and 2 inches in height, has 1216 pages and weighs 95.2 ounces. It is illustrated and written in English, making it an excellent addition to any history lover's collection. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the American people to the United States' general history.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherEerdmans Publishing Company, William B.
ISBN-100802837182
ISBN-139780802837189
eBay Product ID (ePID)46016964
Product Key Features
Book TitleUnto a Good Land : a History of the American People
Number of Pages1216 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, United States / General
Publication Year2005
IllustratorYes
GenreLiterary Criticism, Religion, History
AuthorDavid Edwin Harrell Jr., John B. Boles, Sally Foreman Griffith, Edwin S. Gaustad, Randall M. Miller
FormatPerfect / Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height2 in
Item Weight95.2 Oz
Item Length10.7 in
Item Width8.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-050751
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal973
Synopsis"Unto a Good Land offers a distinctive narrative history of the American people -- from the first contacts between Europeans and North America's native inhabitants, through the creation of a modern nation, to the standing of the United States as a world power. Written by a team of distinguished historians led by David Edwin Harrell, Jr. and Edwin S. Gaustad, this textbook shows how grasping the uniqueness of the bAmerican experimentb depends on understanding the role of religion as well as social, cultural, political, and economic factors in shaping U.S. history.A common shortcoming of most United States history textbooks is that while, in recent decades, they have expanded their coverage of social and cultural history, they still tend to shortchange the role of religious ideas, practices, and movements in the American past. "Unto a Good Land addresses this shortcoming in a balanced way. The authors recognize that religion is only one of many factors that have influenced our past -- one, however, that has often been neglected in textbook accounts. This volume gives religion its appropriate place in the story."Unprecedented coverage of the forces that have shaped the history of the United States While none of America's rich history is left out, this volume is the first U.S. history textbook to give serious attention to the religious dimension of American life. This textbook is not a religious history; instead, it offers an account of American history that includes religious ideas, practices, and movements whenever they played a shaping role."Comprehensive and current This volume traces the American story from the earliest encounters between the first North Americaninhabitants and Europeans through the 2004 presidential election. Complete and balanced treatment is also given to issues of gender, race, and ethnicity, as well as cultural, political, and economic forces."A clear and compelling narrative The authors are more than expert historians; they are also talented writers who recognize history to be the retelling of human life. United by a seamless narrative structure, these chapters restore the bstoryb to history."Multiple formats specially designed for flexible classroom use "Unto a Good Land is available as a single hardcover edition or as two paperback volumes, offering maximum flexibility when adapting curriculum for one- and two-semester courses in U.S. history. The two paperback volumes can be used for U.S. history survey courses divided at 1865 or 1900 -- or at any date in between."Informative special features to complement the text In addition to the book's exceptional narrative, an array of special features enhances the instructional value of the text and points students to resources for further study."Includes assistance for teaching and test preparation The instructor's manual for "Unto a Good Land provides helpful suggestions for lesson plans and assignments, and the test bank provides multiple-choice and essay questions for use as study aids, quizzes, or tests."Suitable for instruction at both secular and religious colleges and universities Drawing on their experience in both secular and religious schools, the authors have ensured that this textbook is suitable for U.S. history classes in a wide variety of settings.
LC Classification NumberE178.1.U598 2005
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A history textbook that takes religion seriously.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
