Teaching Emancipation and Reconstruction, 1861-1876
James Mitchell editor Matthew Campbell editor Caroline R Pryor editor Erik Alexander editor Whitney Blankenship editor Michael E Karpyn editor Jenice View editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Peter Lang Publishing Inc
Published:16th Dec '24
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Historians argue that the years following the Emancipation Proclamation and those immediately after the Civil War were formative years in the trajectory of the United States as a country. So, why then, does this era of history not get the proper attention it deserves in survey classes across the nation? Why does the Civil War overshadow Reconstruction? The contributors of this volume would collectively argue that there are scant resources known to educators and typically teachers do not feel comfortable diving into the subject without proper content knowledge. This book hopes to provide an entry to the subject and spur ideas on where teachers may lead discussions about this import era of history. The authors ask questions about Reconstruction that allow students opportunities to dive deeply into themes of the era. Overall, they aim to extend the nuances of the historiography by exploring related disciplines, issues of race, gender, politics, and historical memory.
Teaching Emancipation and Reconstruction introduces the questions of Reconstruction that have loomed over the era in many educational institutions. The authors promise and deliver on providing the multiple perspectives that students, teachers and historical enthusiast can use to engage with Reconstruction through the eyes of every American then and now. Nichelle Pinkney Social Studies Coordinator and Author of Civil Discourse: Classroom Conversations for Stronger Communities
The authors aim to move beyond the traditional textbook approach and effectively bridge the gap between the past and the present while ensuring the inclusion of truthful history. This work offers a deeper understanding of the Reconstruction period, providing educators and students with the knowledge to navigate the critical racial progress of that time. As many social studies and history curricula across the country continue to overlook Black History in classrooms, this volume offers the opportunity to reshape the teaching of Emancipation and Reconstruction. Michelle Tovar, Ed.D. Director of Education, Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
ISBN: 9781433184277
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 344g
216 pages
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