A People and A Nation: A History of The United States, Brief Eighth Edition
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A People and a Nation, Brief 8e, presents American history as the story of all American people in a concise, accessible format. Known for its well-respected author team and engaging narrative, the book emphasizes social history, giving particular attention to race and racial identity. Like it's full-length counterpart, the Brief Edition focuses on stories of everyday people, cultural diversity, work, and popular culture.

Additional features in the eighth edition include:
- A team of talented, distinguished, and passionate authors - including new co-author Carol Sheriff, an expert on antebellum America - make the stories of regular people in U.S. history real and exciting.
- A new chapter, "The Contested West," covers exploration, cooperation and conflict, and cultural diversity: this is part of the book's increased attention to the West throughout.
- "Links to the World" essays in every chapter examine the ties between the United States and Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa.
- A new design makes for easier reading and note-taking.
- The final chapter (Complete Edition and Volume 2) has been thoroughly revised to include the latest demographic data on Americans and their families, along with discussions of the debates over science and religion, Hurricane Katrina, the Bush administration's domestic policies, the Iraq War, and the 2008 election.
- The American History Resoure Center offers hundreds of primary sources, simulations, timelines, and additional images that bring history to life, along with interactive assignable exercises. Ask your instructor about granting your course access!

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