The Essential Learning Edition of America's celebrated narrative offers a unique pedagogical program built around core objectives. In-chapter features guide reading, source activities guide analysis, and digital resources reinforce the reading and skill development, all providing a clear path for student success. The Second Edition has been made even more accessible and engaging with a streamlined narrative, expanded visuals, added coverage on the culture of daily life, and NEW History Skills Tutorials.

with Ebook, InQuizitive, History Skills Tutorials, and Student Site

About the Author
David Emory Shi is president emeritus at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. He is the author of several books focusing on American cultural history, including the award-winning The Simple Life: Plain Living and High Thinking in American Culture and Facing Facts: Realism in American Thought and Culture, 1850-1920, and the best-selling survey texts America: A Narrative History, Full and Brief (now in their Twelfth Editions) and America: Essential Learning Edition (now in its Third Edition). He remains highly engaged with students and instructors around the country with his many annual "author-in-residence" visits to campuses.


Book Information
ISBN 9780393640960
Author David E. Shi
Page Count 1440
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 2236g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 206mm * 38mm