Perspectives on american book history

Perspectives on african american history features accounts and descriptions of important but little known events in african american history recalled often by those who were witnesses or participants or viewpoints about historical developments shaping the contemporary black world. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. This book is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercial 4. Perspectives in american history the charles warren center. An international history of the american civil war, about how the u. This is an audio recording of the short story american history by judith ortiz cofer.

Neither most americans nor most historians fit into such categories. Black perspectives is the awardwinning blog of the african american intellectual history society aaihs. As engaged scholars, we are deeply committed to producing and disseminating cuttingedge research that is accessible to the public and is oriented towards advancing the lives of people of african descent and humanity. Perspectives on the history of higher education land grant. Murray collection with a date range of 1822 through 1909. American perspectives readings in american history vol 2 custom edition for the houston community college system american perspectives readings in american history, vol. A collection of primary source materials and original essays, perspectives on american book history is designed for the growing number of courses in american. In addition to this, the daughter of time is read in year 7, and, really, the idea that history is told from a perspective is the entire point of that book. Inside a new effort to change what schools teach about native.

Hist 1 american perspectives etext website for houston community college hist 1 american perspectives etext website for houston community college the attachment contains instructions for student to use the new electronic reader. Challenging the still widely held notion that american history is somehow exceptional or unique, this book argues that early america is best understood as a. Sep 17, 2014 its especially true for major events in history. Much of american history tends to get reduced to the same overly familiar narratives, so its always useful to take in different perspectives that shed new light on the nations past. Perspectives on american dance is the first anthology in over twentyfive years to focus exclusively on american dance practices across a wide span of american culture. Issues and institutions routledge, 2017 readers looking for a fresh take on higher education in the postwar period will delight in this book. Digital image archive of books, magazines, manuscripts, technologies, and readers to accompany text. Perspectives on history the popular perspectives on history series contains compelling firsthand accounts from colonists to astronauts. Most historians would need to write you an essay or a whole book or even series of books to explain. Rare book selections documents from the continental congress and the constitutional convention, 1774 to 1789. Students can experience the past by handling rare books and understanding their history. Inside a new effort to change what schools teach about native american history a new curriculum from the american indian museum brings greater depth and.

Studies in print culture and the history of the book. The april issue of the ahr includes a roundtable on global conceptions of age, an article on the panama canal zone, and a discussion of native american and indigenous studies methodologies. Perspectives on history american historical association. About this collection african american perspectives. Teachers of american print culture will therefore welcome the appearance of perspectives on american book history, an innovative textbook covering american book history from the new england puritans to oprahs book club. Perspectives in american history was published from 19671979, and from 19841986. History itself, no matter how its recorded, is always a matter of perspective and interpretation. A collection of primary source materials and original essays, perspectives on american book history is the first text designed for the growing number of courses. Project muse perspectives on american book history. The details of the same event can appear very different depending on the perspectives of the people involved. Teaching book history will be the topic of sharps affiliate panel at the 2017 aha annual meeting.

Reading history from different perspectives afterthoughts. Vander meulen stresses that book history should focus on the physical qualities of the book. About aaihs african american intellectual history society. Artifacts and commentary studies in print culture and the history of the book. Artifacts and commentary studies in print culture and the history of the book casper, scott e. Murray collection, 18181907 for teachers expert resources. Historian don doyle discusses his book, the cause of all nations. American dance evolved in large part through combinations of multiple styles and forms that arrived with each new group of immigrants. The center for american progress and american universitys center for congressional and presidential studies hosted a one day symposium on checks and balances, perspectives on american democracy. Books are a great way to make history come alive for kids. Each author has written from their experiences working as an anthropologist and that personal touch makes for an accessible introduction to cultural anthropology. Perspectives on american book history includes an excellent collection of primary documents for the study of print culture in america. The 75 volumes convey life, struggle, hardship, victory, and success throughout american history.

Thelin, university research professor, university of kentucky, and author of american higher education. Hist 1 american perspectives etext website for houston. Civil war was viewed around the world and the perspectives. The african american intellectual history society aaihs stands in solidarity with dr. A peoples history of the united states is a 1980 nonfiction book by american historian and. Book history is one of the newest fields in the humanities, and it has established itself with remarkable speed. Book history perspectives on history aha american historical. Clearly written introductory and explanatory essays link and clarify the documents. A collection of primary source materials and original essays, perspectives on american book history is the first text designed for the growing number of courses in american print culture, as well as a unique supplement for courses in american literature and history. A postexceptionalist perspective on early american history. Maria cecilia ulrickson is an assistant professor at the school of theology and religious studies at catholic university of america. Apr 30, 2002 a collection of primary source materials and original essays, perspectives on american book history is designed for the growing number of courses in american print culture, as well as a supplement for courses in american literature and history. Nov 27, 2014 this is an audio recording of the short story american history by judith ortiz cofer.

Woodcut depicting scenes from the slave revolt led by nat turner in. History of the book in america, and coeditor of volume 1 in the series. While some of it is definitely what id call revisionist denying the martyrdom of certain scottish christians, for example, the book is still a fascinating read. Editorial board of the american antiquarian societysponsored collaborative work a. There are so many stories behind the american revolution, and there are lots of wonderful childrens books that explore the people and events that shaped a nation. Amy earhart and maura ives taught students to apply the methods of book historyenumerative bibliography and scholarly editingto the african american literary. Perspectives on american book history university of. My 20 collection history and other poems is a history of the transatlantic slave trade, and is based on archival research conducted in the united states and france. It seeks to fill the void that has developed as the expanding history of the book has moved out of the archive. This list explores the men and women who changed history, as well as some curious stories that kids may not have heard. A collection of primary source materials and original essays, perspectives on american book history is designed for the growing number of courses in american print culture, as well as a supplement for courses in american literature and history. A map of europe spreads across the computer screen. Writing the hidden history of immigrant expulsion in the. This is the atlas of early printing, a digital book history project designed as a tool for teaching the expansion of printing in europe alongside its socioeconomic contexts.

Readings in american history volume i online at alibris. The american historical association welcomes comments in the discussion. American literature history and criticism bibliography. The first edition of perspectives was published in 2017 and is available in the archive. What are the best books on american history on anyall. The split history of the american revolution perspectives. American perspectives readings in american history volume 2 custom edition for the houston commun 9780536154125 by litwack and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.

Apr 24, 2015 your best bet is to look beyond such overly simple labels. Rather, perspectives on american book history is a classroom text that gathers together artifacts, primary texts and images that encourage discussion and interpretation, as well as. Your best bet is to look beyond such overly simple labels. Perspectives on history aha american historical association. A collection of primary source materials and original essays, perspectives on american book history is designed for.