American History: Connecting with the Past

American History: Connecting with the Past

<p>Connect students to the <i>experience</i> of history. Connect students to <i>success</i> in history.</p> <br> <p>Alan Brinkley€s <i><b>American History</i></b> demonstrates that history is a dynamic story rather than a static collection of names and dates. <i><b>American History</i></b> shows an ongoing narrative, exploring historical evidence that teaches us about the past while revealing connections to the present. Known for its clear, <b>single, balanced voice</b> and <b>impeccable scholarship</b>, <i><b>American History,</i></b> Alan Brinkley's best-selling survey text propels students to <b>think critically about the many forces that continually create and re-create the history of the United States</b>. In this wide-ranging narrative, Alan Brinkley shows the diversity and complexity of the nation and of our understanding of its history€"an understanding that continues to evolve both in the events of the present and in our reexamination of new evidence and perspectives on the past. This 14th edition features a new series of <i>Consider the Source</i> essays, superior in-text learning tools, four new <i>America in the World</i> essays, and extensive content updates that demonstrate how a new generation of historians and of historical actors continues to shape the American story.</p> <br> <p>And now, the most exciting of all, Alan Brinkley€s <i><b>American History</i></b> offers <i><b>Connect History</i></b>, an innovative online assignment and assessment platform, which combines a fully integrated eBook with powerful learning and teaching tools. Tools that make assessment easier, learning more engaging, and studying more efficient. For example within <i><b>Connect History</i></b>, a groundbreaking adaptive diagnostic, <i><b>LearnSmart</i></b>, provides a personalized study experience for each student ensuring the mastery of basic chapter content. Additionally with <i><b>Connect History</i></b>, engaging interactivities such as <i><b>Critical Missions</i></b> immerse students in pivotal historical events, asks them to explore these situations, and then, make recommendations based on their findings. <i><b>Connect History</i></b> sharpens students€ analytical skills, increases historical understanding, and improves overall course success.</p>