Author: Barry Joyce
Publisher: Lexington Books
ISBN: 1498502164
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
This book analyzes the common narrative residing in American History textbooks published in the first half of the 19th century. That story, what the author identifies as the American “creation” or “origins” narrative, is simultaneously examined as both historic and “mythic” in composition. It offers a fresh, multidisciplinary perspective on an enduring aspect of these works. The book begins with a provocative thesis that proposes the importance of the relationship between myth and history in the creation of America’s textbook narrative. It ends with a passionate call for a truly inclusive story of who Americans are and what Americans aspire to become. The book is organized into three related sections. The first section provides the context for the emergence of American History textbooks. It analyzes the structure and utility of these school histories within the context of antebellum American society and educational practices. The second section is the heart of the book. It recounts and scrutinizes the textbook narrative as it tells the story of America’s emergence from “prehistory” through the American Revolution—the origins story of America. This section identifies the recurring themes and images that together constitute what early educators conceived as a unified cultural narrative. Section three examines the sectional bifurcation and eventual re-unification of the American History textbook narrative from the 1850s into the early 20th century. The book concludes by revisiting the relationship between textbooks, the American story, and mythic narratives in light of current debates and controversies over textbooks, American history curriculum and a common American narrative.
The First U.S. History Textbooks
Author: Barry Joyce
Publisher: Lexington Books
ISBN: 1498502164
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
This book analyzes the common narrative residing in American History textbooks published in the first half of the 19th century. That story, what the author identifies as the American “creation” or “origins” narrative, is simultaneously examined as both historic and “mythic” in composition. It offers a fresh, multidisciplinary perspective on an enduring aspect of these works. The book begins with a provocative thesis that proposes the importance of the relationship between myth and history in the creation of America’s textbook narrative. It ends with a passionate call for a truly inclusive story of who Americans are and what Americans aspire to become. The book is organized into three related sections. The first section provides the context for the emergence of American History textbooks. It analyzes the structure and utility of these school histories within the context of antebellum American society and educational practices. The second section is the heart of the book. It recounts and scrutinizes the textbook narrative as it tells the story of America’s emergence from “prehistory” through the American Revolution—the origins story of America. This section identifies the recurring themes and images that together constitute what early educators conceived as a unified cultural narrative. Section three examines the sectional bifurcation and eventual re-unification of the American History textbook narrative from the 1850s into the early 20th century. The book concludes by revisiting the relationship between textbooks, the American story, and mythic narratives in light of current debates and controversies over textbooks, American history curriculum and a common American narrative.
Publisher: Lexington Books
ISBN: 1498502164
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
This book analyzes the common narrative residing in American History textbooks published in the first half of the 19th century. That story, what the author identifies as the American “creation” or “origins” narrative, is simultaneously examined as both historic and “mythic” in composition. It offers a fresh, multidisciplinary perspective on an enduring aspect of these works. The book begins with a provocative thesis that proposes the importance of the relationship between myth and history in the creation of America’s textbook narrative. It ends with a passionate call for a truly inclusive story of who Americans are and what Americans aspire to become. The book is organized into three related sections. The first section provides the context for the emergence of American History textbooks. It analyzes the structure and utility of these school histories within the context of antebellum American society and educational practices. The second section is the heart of the book. It recounts and scrutinizes the textbook narrative as it tells the story of America’s emergence from “prehistory” through the American Revolution—the origins story of America. This section identifies the recurring themes and images that together constitute what early educators conceived as a unified cultural narrative. Section three examines the sectional bifurcation and eventual re-unification of the American History textbook narrative from the 1850s into the early 20th century. The book concludes by revisiting the relationship between textbooks, the American story, and mythic narratives in light of current debates and controversies over textbooks, American history curriculum and a common American narrative.
A History of the United States of America
Author: Charles Augustus Goodrich
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
A History of the United States of America
Author: Charles Augustus Goodrich
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
The American Elocutionist
Author: William Russell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Elocution
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Elocution
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
A History of the United States of America
Author: Charles Augustus Goodrich
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
A History of the United States of America
Author: Charles Augustus Goodrich
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
The (old) Farmer's Almanack
Author: Robert Bailey Thomas
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
The Farmer's Almanack
Author: Robert Bailey Thomas
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Almanacs, American
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Almanacs, American
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
Biographical Guide to American Literature
Author: Nicolas Trübner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 748
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 748
Book Description
Bibliographical Guide to American Literature ...
Author: Nicolas Trübner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 744
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 744
Book Description