America's Promise: A Concise History of the United States

by Paula C. Baker, Donald T. Critchlow, William J. Rorabaugh, et al.

Book Overview

In this text, authors William J. Rorabaugh, Donald T. Critchlow, and Paula Baker effectively blend political, social and cultural history to present a balanced portrait of America's past. Designed to emphasize major themes and events, the work also captures the rich and often amusing character of the American people. Extensively revised and expanded from America: A Concise History (Rorabaugh and Critchlow), America's Promise is a succinct, highly readable introduction to American history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 074251191X
• ISBN13: 9780742511910
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 502 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Excellent textbook

I use this textbook for my U.S. History survey courses. It is short, readable and without all those expensive extras that many publishers force on students. A great many students have difficulty with the larger, more elaborate texts and can't seem to figure out what weight in importance to give different topics. I was 3/4 through a different textbook when I realized that for all its pictures and documents, etc. it neglected to mention the Monroe Doctrine. Ridiculous!I wanted a textbook that gave adequate, but not extensive, coverage. At least I know when I assign a chapter my students will read it and understand.They also don't complain when I give them additional readings online, because they aren't spending three hours reading one chapter in a textbook. It's then up to me to put the "flesh on the bones" so to speak, in the classroom. America's Promise is ideal for my teaching style. In addition, it is a great price.