Major Problems in American History, Volume I

Major Problems in American History

by Elizabeth Cobbs, Edward J. Blum, Jon Gjerde

Designed to encourage critical thinking about history, the MAJOR PROBLEMS IN AMERICAN HISTORY series introduces you to both primary sources and analytical essays on important topics in U.S. history. This collection serves as the primary anthology for the introductory survey course, covering the subject's entire chronological span. Comprehensive topical coverage includes politics, economics, labor, gender, culture, and social trends. The fourth edition has been revised to reflect two new historiographical trends: the emergence of the history of religion as an exceptionally lively field and the internationalization of American history. Several chapters include images, songs, and poems to give you a better "feel" for the time period and events under discussion. Key pedagogical elements of the Major Problems format have been retained: chapter introductions, headnotes, and suggested readings.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, American, School

453 pages, Paperback

First published December 17, 2001

Reviews

[kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informational, it was interesting to read things that were written so long ago and I feel like it actually helped me understand the perspective of those people at that time.

Also btw I didn't read the whole thing, just particular sections

[Cade · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely a step down from the 3rd edition of the book. The primary sources were fine, but the secondary essays were significantly less challenging and, in general, shorter. Simply not as useful as some of the more robust essays present in the 3rd edition. Still a good reader overall, though. Very in-depth take on early American history, lots of good information about the varying historical perspectives on the topic, and so on.