Remind your students that primary sources are an essential part of today's information rich age. With Michael Nelsons fifth edition of The Evolving Presidency; more than 50 documents help to anchor the ever-changing presidency in historical context. Seeing how presidents shape U.S. history through both word and deed; students encounter a range of documentsfrom speeches and debates to letters and landmark Supreme Court decisions. Every selection has its own headnote that is carefully crafted to convey the significance of the document during its own time and its lasting effects on the office of the presidency.
#1427038 in Books Jeanne E Abrams 2015-09-04 2015-09-04Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .79 x 6.00l; .0 #File Name: 1479880574314 pagesRevolutionary Medicine The Founding Fathers and Mothers in Sickness and in Health
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Good information. Some of the innovations were amazing for ...By C. Phillip BushGood information. Some of the innovations were amazing for their time. The book is made up of several sections each about medicine through the experience of one of the founding fathers/mothers. There was some repetition from section to section. C Phillip Bush; professor of health care ethics; George Mason University.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book sheds light on medical practices at around the ...By GusThis book sheds light on medical practices at around the time of the American Revolution and it also reveals details about the life of early presidents (Washington; Adams; Jefferson) as well as other important historical figures from the period. Revolutionary Medicine is well written and will be of interest to anyone who wants to get a sense for 18th century health care in the context of the privileged class.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. InformativeBy Kindle CustomerI enjoyed reading about the founding fathers and medicines; treatments of the time. Some sections were very dry. The author researched the material very; very well.
