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This was done in part due to the governments desire to pool the two institutions resources into a single, stronger entity and promote english as singapores main language of education. This page is dedicated to ebooks in american history. Overall, the professor is good and the module isnt actually as bad as it sounds so you should take it. Books on the national museum of african american history and. National university of singapore is ranked consistently as one of the worlds top universities. They are searchable and can be annotated with ease. It combines informative narratives from leading scholars, curators, and authors with objects from the museums collection to present a thorough exploration of african american history and culture. Nus university of singapore is ranked consistently as one of the worlds top universities. Hist495 introduction to historical interpretation history. The numen book series publishes scholarly monographs and edited volumes on the historical, comparative, and crosscultural study of religions throughout the world, from antiquity to the present. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Arbaonline this reference for students and general readers overviews the history of cambodia, from the fall of angkor and.

Dec 12, 2017 and that was the reason why she teaches this module and the rest is history hehehehe get it get it anyway. African american history, united states history, books. Our site contains thousands of individual pages covering all aspects of u. The book was launched on 21 october at the arts house. The date of the start of the history of the united states is a subject of debate among historians. The nus press ecommerce site is hosted by shopify inc. Discover the best american history in best sellers. Subject areas covered include education, psychology, american history, sociology, religion, and science and technology.

Subject headings are assigned to books and other materials in linc to. Books history yalenus college libguides at national. The rarest of these books, pamphlets, broadsides, and material in other formats reside in the rare book and special collections division. The book is split up into multiple chapters that each deal with a different period of history. Japan, the philippines, and the question of panasianism. You can browse categories or find ebooks by author or country. The readers companion to american history by eric foner. Spring 2020 book list report for national american university. Topics covered include many aspects of history plus. You can also view the top 50 ebooks or last 10 added ebooks list. This textbook is based initially on the college entrance examination board test in advanced placement united states history. Dream a world anew is the stunning gift book accompanying the opening of the smithsonian national museum of african american history and culture.

Upcc university press content consortium book collections on project muse offering thousands of books covering a variety of subjects from noted university presses and scholarly publishers. A digital library of primary sources in american social history from the. Main ebooks libguides at national university of singapore nus. Articlesdatabases united states history yalenus college. Access to the subscribed ebooks titles is restricted to nus staff and. It will be especially useful in your secondary source. Biographies of generals, presidents, activists, etc. The department of historys doctoral degree program seeks to train talented historians for careers in scholarship, teaching, and beyond the academy. American national biography is the first new comprehensive biographical dicionary focused on american history to be published in seventy years. At nus, we champion students to shape the future of education, and create a better world. Welcome history yalenus college libguides at national.

Oxford english dictionary, online for nus networked computers or if you use nus dialup. Assistant professor christine walker received a phd from the university of michigan 2014, an ma from the university of connecticut 2007, and a ba from yale university 2000. Before coming to nus i worked as a lecturer and administrator in australian tertiary institutions. A dictionary of books relating to america from its discovery to the present time. From its genesis as raffles college from 1929 and after a series of transformations through various subsequent university mergers, the department has continued to grow in.

This seems to be the best reference on which to build a textbook, since it is a standard on the subject and covers what most u. The series publishes both methodologically contextualized historical research and theoretical and methodological contributions to the study of religion. If you want to search a specific author or book, you can use our search engine. Most history textbooks are so dry the only interesting thing that could emerge from them would be a sudden selfcombustion in the middle of class. Thank goodness, then, for writers who thoroughly immerse themselves in the past and vibrantly animate it for modern readers. All ebooks can be read online and you can download most of them directly to your pc, ereader, tablet or smartphone. Older textbooks start with the arrival of christopher columbus in 1492 and emphasize the european background, or they start around 1600 and emphasize the american frontier. Arcadia publishing also runs the history press, which publishes textdriven books on american history and folklore. Main ebooks libguides at national university of singapore. Best nonfiction american history books books about the history of the united states. High school courses for students, teachers, homeschoolers, and history lovers.

A collection of books from the american historical association and columbia university press. Transgender history is a nonfiction book by professor susan stryker that provides a concise history of transgender people in the united states from the middle of the 19th century to the 2000s. Singapores government announced on the afternoon of april 3rd that all businesses operating nonessential services should. Additional students are enrolled through various combined programs and through hshm. Books united states history yalenus college libguides at. Jstor is an online platform with access to academic journals, books, and primary sources. The oxford handbook of latin american history by jose c. It contains books and journal volumes with 19th century imprints. Prior to joining yale nus, asst prof walker was a postdoctoral fellow at the newyork historical society and an assistant professor at texas tech university. Large collection of ebooks compiled by the american council of learned societies. The washington post described my first book, comic strips and consumer culture 1998, as engaging.

The purpose of this guide is to recommend article databases, books and other materials for conducting research in u. Arcadia publishing is an american publisher of neighborhood, local, and regional history of the united states in pictorial form. We offer the most extensive selection of academic programmes in singapore, collaborating with leading universities worldwide to provide our students with diverse opportunities for overseas exposure. Ian gordon department of history national university of singapore. Mar 24, 2008 theres no shame in admitting that you might have slept through a few days of american history class in high school. May 22, 2019 a digital library of primary sources in american social history from the antebellum period through reconstruction. Singapore history, southeast asian history, books barnes. Library of congress rare books and special collections. Of things american i have a passing tolerance for american football, baseball, and basketball, and enjoy rock n roll and jazz. African american history in the united states of americaan anthologyfrom africa to president barack obama, volume one was written, compiled and edited by tony rose, publisherceo, amber communications group, inc. National museum of african american history and culture. A brief history nus has a proud heritage of making students lives better. We offer the most extensive college degree courses in singapore. From its genesis as raffles college from 1929 and after a series of transformations through various subsequent university mergers, the department has continued to grow in strength.

You can use the search feature at the top of the page, or browse one of the following topic headings. The library of congress has an outstanding collection of research materials in american history. Produced under the auspices of the american council of learned societies, the anb contains over 17,500 profiles on historical figures written by an expert in the field and completed with a bibliography. I can load an ebook in adobe and while im reading i can highlight passages just like a regular book. We are one of the oldest and yet most vibrant departments in the national university of singapore. Apr 14, 2020 perind is an inhouse indexing database produced by the national university of singapore libraries. Welcome to the department of history, national university of singapore. While the challenges and obstacles it has faced over the years have shifted momentously, the organisations core mission and values have remained very much the same.