Author of out of our past, at odds, pivotal interpretations of american history. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The original edition of this now classic work was hailed by jacob cohen in the nation as the finest onevolume interpretation of american history extant. Degler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library.
All through our history, no more than one american out of eight has been black and often fewer than that. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of out of our past by carl degler. The forces that shaped modern america by carl neumann degler. Although the first few sections of chapter 2 discuss the similarities between britain and the colonies, from section three onwards it becomes clear that the new worlds differences from europe are what made america a cultural powerhouse. Degler s most popular book is womens diaries of the westward journey. This book seeks an answer to the question how did americans get to be the way they are in the middle of the twentieth century. In other words, the multitudinous events of the american past. He was the margaret byrne professor of american history emeritus at stanford university. Publication date 1959 publisher new york, harper collection inlibrary. Forces that shaped modern america harper torchbooks 3rd revised edition by degler, carl n. Perhaps the most important chapter in the book, viewed, at this moment in our history, is chapter viii awn without where he sums up the effect of the reconstruction.
Includes bibliography accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20100902 20. In 1986 degler was elected president of the american historical association. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Degler, a pulitzer prizewinning historian who sought to illuminate the experiences of african americans, women and other groups whose past had long been overlooked or misunderstood, died. Buy out of our past by carl n degler online at alibris. The decline and revival of darwinism in american social thought by carl n. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3. Far from being the analytical monograph that one normally expects of a beginning scholar, out of our past presented a highly interpretive survey of american social and political history. He had become fascinated by this subject after he came across the writings of early feminist charlotte perkins gilman at the beginning of his time at vassar. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. After out of our past, degler turned his attention to feminism and womens rights.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Unlike the typical textbook that might be assigned in a conventional freshman american history course, it doesnt attempt to cover all the main topics or most important topicsthe sort of basic. Degler, a trade paperback from perennial, an imprint of harpercollins publishers. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion on out of our past. The forces that shaped modern america, argues that the american revolution was a political rebellion that was led by people that opposed the taxations that were being enforced. Read out of our past pdf the forces that shaped modern america by carl n. The forces that shaped modern america by carl neumann degler chapter i. Out of our past study guide contains a biography of carl degler, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Degler has 19 books on goodreads with 1015 ratings. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. To shape our past around the ways in which we differ from other peoples will assist us in escaping that danger while articulating what it means to be an american.
The third american revolution t wice since the founding of the republic, cataclysmic events have sliced through the fabric of american life, snapping many of the threads which or dinarily bind the past to the future. Out of our past by carl degler is, as the subtitle suggests, the story of what. On the other hand carl n degler author of out of our past. Degler 8 editions first published in 1959 download daisy.
Out of our past by carl degler is, as the subtitle suggests, the story of what shaped modern america. Degler harper perennial the original edition of this now classic. The forces that shaped modern america by degler, carl n harper perennial, 1983. For this third edition of out of our past, carl degler has added a comprehensive new chapter on the historical development of american families, brought up to date the discussion of u. Out of our past is sort of a survey book on american history, and sort of not. Carl neumann degler february 6, 1921 in newark, new jersey december 27, 2014 in palo alto, california was a united states historian and pulitzer prizewinning author. He wrote out of our past, a study of united states history. Degler twice since the founding of the republic, cataclysmic events have sliced through the fabric of american life, snapping many of the threads which ordinarily bind the past to the future. Degler argued that the new deal constituted a permanent shift in the american publics expectations. Out of our past carl degler summary essay 572 words. Out of each comes a new america, and professor degler traces the emerging factors, the significant changes and behind all, the continuity of tradition, basically conservative. Out of our past summary out of our past by carl degler breaks down the lead up to the american revolution.
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