America on the World Stage

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"This fine book is a source of encouragement as well as enlightenment. Some of the foremost historians in the country have teamed up with a talented group of secondary school educators to consider international perspectives on some of the key issues in American history. It is one of the most imaginative efforts I have seen recently to bridge the gap between academic research and high school instruction. Bravo to all concerned!"--Sean Wilentz, Princeton University "The teaching strategies that accompany the essays offer a wide variety of methods to integrate the theme of globalization into survey courses. . . . Historians will find clear and detailed information on where to locate the teaching materials and how to apply any of the pedagogical techniques."--Teaching History "As a longtime teacher of U.S. history, I'm thrilled to see a single text that so elegantly introduces students to a vital global perspective without sacrificing the distinctiveness of the American experience. The essays cover a wealth of social, economic, cultural, and political subjects, from the growing consumerism of the early Atlantic world to the globalization of popular culture and the internationalization of the civil rights movement. Even better, this remarkable book provides new teaching strategies for connecting U.S. history to the world stage. I can't wait to try out this book on the diverse student body here at the University of Texas."--David Oshinsky, author of Polio: An American Story, winner of the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for History