audiobook The American Drug Scene: Readings in a Global Context by James A. Inciardi; Karen McElrath in History

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American Horizons; Second Edition; is the only U.S. History survey text that presents the traditional narrative in a global context. The authors use the frequent movement of people; goods; and ideas into; out of; and within America's borders as a framework. This unique approach provides a fully integrated global perspective that seamlessly contextualizes American events within the wider world. The authors; all acclaimed scholars in their specialties; use their individual strengths to provide students with a balanced and inclusive account of U.S. history.Presented in two volumes for maximum flexibility; American Horizons; Second Edition; illustrates the relevance of U.S. history to American students by centering on the matrix of issues that dominate their lives. These touchstone themes include population movements and growth; the evolving definition of citizenship; cultural change and continuity; people's relationship to and impact upon the environment; political and ideological contests and their consequences; and Americans' five centuries of engagement with regional; national; and global institutions; forces; and events. In addition; this beautifully designed; full-color book features hundreds of photos and images and more than 100 maps.