Full Description
This is not a traditional textbook. Dr. Crain takes readers through the historical and complex realities of the formation of the United States. With particular attention to the stories and contemporary experiences of indigenous people, people of color, women, and other groups fighting for the full spectrum of civil and human rights.This book has four sections: Consent, Dissent, People Power, and Systems. Each section represents core information regarding the social, psychological, and decision-making elements of our democracy. Readers will have the opportunity to learn about the way our government works through a critical lens that allows for deeper questions and better solutions to some of our most pressing problems.



