America in the world; United States history in global context.9780072541151 America in the world; United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. history in global context. Guarneri, Carl. McGraw-Hill 2007 320 pages $25.00 Paperback Explorations in world history E178 Aimed at beginning students, this accessible text surveys U.S. history within the context of world history. Various aspects of U.S. history--such as colonial rule, slavery slavery, institution based on a relationship of dominance and submission, whereby one person owns another and can exact from that person labor or other services. , immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. , and industrialization--are examined alongside similar processes in other parts of the world. Each chapter concludes with an annotated list of suggested readings. Guarneri teaches history at Saint Mary's College of California The college's official literature states that Saint Mary's mission is guided by three traditions: Liberal Arts, Catholic and Lasallian. History St. Mary's College began in 1863 as a diocesan college for boys established by Most Rev. . ([c]20072005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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