"Written in a clear, engaging style, The American Journey, Portfolio Edition motivates students to learn more about the key features of American political, social, and economic history. Focusing on our nation''s social and cultural history, the authors show that our attempt to live up to our American ideals is an ongoing journey that has become ever more inclusive of different groups and ideas."
"The Brief Edition of The American Journey was created by rewriting and cutting to condense text, and by using fewer photographs, maps, and charts to illustrate the text. The Brief Edition is about half as long as the original text. The Combined Version introduces students to the key features of American political, social, and economic history. Written in a clear, engaging style with a straightforward chronological organization, it provi ..."