A collection of more than 75 primary sources, all of them (with the exception of two Supreme Court decisions) were written by women. The aim is to tell the story of American women over the last 100 years, primarily in their own words. This volume can stand alone, or be used in combination with Nancy Woloch's "Early American Women 1600-1900". The ...
This comprehensive synthesis of women's history from the 17th century to the present draws on the past three decades of scholarship in the field. Its unique paired-chapter format couples a narrative "episode" that vividly evokes a particular individual or event with a synthesis chapter that places each episode carefully within its broader ...
Another new addition to the "Overture Books" programme, known for their outstanding authorship, scholarship, beautiful trade-like design and inexpensive price. "Overture Books" offer a unique opportunity for professors looking for an alternative to large survey texts. This concise volume reflects an enormous range of contemporary scholarship and ...
In 1908 the Supreme Court unanimously upheld an Oregon law that set a ten-hour limit on the workdays of women in factories and laundries. Using lawyers' briefs, arguments over single-sex protective laws, and other major court decisions, Nancy Woloch examines a moment in which constitutional history, women's history, and progressive politics ...
Like its corresponding full-size version, The Enduring Vision, Concise, features an engaging, elegantly written narrative that emphasizes political, social, and cultural history within a chronological framework. The Enduring Vision was the first U.S. history survey text to incorporate sustained attention to cultural history, and is also known for ...
"The American Century" is a succinct, well-written history of the United States in the modern (post-1890's) era. It is valuable for either the second half of U.S. survey courses or for 20th Century U.S. courses for upper class students. The text places special emphasis on economic and urban growth, social and political change, civil rights and ...
Now revised and expanded, this valuable study guide provides targeted, first-rate review materials for all 30 CLEP specialized subject areas and test-taking practice to sharpen skills--and boost scores. The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) is accepted by more than 2,800 colleges nationwide for credit in place of coursework. Photos & ...
Here is expert preparation for the CLEP General Exams that over 2,800 colleges nationwide accept for credit in place of coursework. Now revised to cover the latest formats, this guide provides targeted, first-rate review materials, 15 sample exams--three in each subject area, an overview of all 30 CLEP specialized subject tests, and a directory of ...
Like its corresponding full-size version, "The Enduring Vision, "Concise, features an engaging, elegantly written narrative that emphasizes political, social, and cultural history within a chronological framework. "The Enduring Vision "was the first U.S. history survey text to incorporate sustained attention to cultural history, and is also known ...
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