The Enduring Vision: A History of the American People

The Enduring Vision: A History of the American People by Boyer, Paul S.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780618473823.

Like its corresponding full-size version, The Enduring Vision, Concise, features an engaging, elegantly written narrative that emphasizes political, social, and cultural history within a chronological framework. The Enduring Vision was the first U.S. history survey text to incorporate sustained attention to cultural history, and is also known for its innovative coverage of the West and the environment. Relative to the Complete Edition, the Fifth Edition of The Enduring Vision, Concise, represents a 40 percent reduction in length. The full-color format offers the illustrative maps and captivating artwork of the full-length Enduring Vision at a fraction of the cost. Throughout the text, closer attention is paid to the crucial role of science and technology in American history. Expanded coverage includes the experiences of women, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, African Americans, and Native Americans. Blackboard/WebCT course cartridges offer text-specific content to help instructors save time creating assignments and exams. Customizable online homework features essay and multiple-choice questions based on chapter concepts. Other resources include a test bank and content for lectures/discussions, map exercises for practice and reinforcement of geography skills, and additional questions related to in-text features.