Understanding the American Promise, Volume 1

by James L. Roark

Understanding the American Promise, Third Edition, features a brief, question-driven narrative that models for students the inquiry-based methods used by historians and features an innovative active learning pedagogy designed to foster greater comprehension of the reading. This book includes a full-color map and art program, new primary documents, and comprehensive supplement options including LaunchPad. It is also enhanced by LearningCurve, our easy-to-assign adaptive learning system that will ensure students come to class prepared.

1428 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 15, 2011

About the author

James L. Roark is professor of history at Emory University.