We Americans, our history and people

by James A. Banks

Begins with the aftermath of the Civil War and follows the United States's history to the present. Includes excerpts from contemporary letters and books.

2 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

James A. Banks is the Kerry and Linda Killinger Endowed Chair in Diversity Studies Emeritus at the University of Washington, Seattle. He was the Russell F. Stark University Professor at the University of Washington, 2001–2006. Professor Banks is a past president of the American Educational Research Association and of the National Council for the Social Studies. He is a specialist in social studies education and multi­cultural education and has written widely in these fields.