American Experience Set, 7-Volumes

The American Experience set traces significant social and economic themes—including immigration, poverty, working, religion, slavery, and education—throughout U.S. history from colonial times to the present. Drawing on the perceptions of the people involved with each topic, as well as relevant government officials, writers, and other observers, each volume in this enlightening set follows the history and evolution of a particular theme as it has affected people in the United States through the years. The books in the American Experience set are designed to allow for easy comparison and analysis, helping students better understand the importance of these issues in modern-day America, as well as their historical impact.

Each chapter of every volume includes a narrative section, a chronology, and eyewitness testimony. In addition, each comprehensive volume contains 80 to 100 black-and-white photographs and illustrations, maps, graphs and tables, an appendix of excerpts from primary source documents, capsule biographies of key figures, a glossary, a complete bibliography, and an index to provide students with a unique look at the American experience.

1. Crime and Punishment in America
Authored by: David B. Wolcott and Tom Head




2. Education and Learning in America
Authored by: Catherine Reef




3. Immigration
Authored by: Dennis Wepman




4. Poverty in America
Authored by: Catherine Reef




5. Religion in America
Authored by: Timothy L. Hall




6. Slavery in America
Authored by: Dorothy Schneider and Carl J. Schneider




7. Working in America
Authored by: Catherine Reef