C. Vann Woodward, one of the preeminent American historians, is Emeritus Professor of History at Yale University. He is author or editor of numerous works, and is the series editor for The Oxford History of the United States.
"It is evident that comparing American history internationally is
an idea whose time has returned. Perhaps Woodward's Comparative
Approach will have a greater impact this time around. Its
shortcomings and omissions are more obvious now, but so are its
strengths: its call to make American history more cosmopolitan, its
devotion to the nation as a unit of analysis, its still-provocative
individual essays, its openness to a variety of comparative
techniques, and its avoidance of specialized jargon. As we set out
to broaden our audience and internationalize our outlook, we ought
to profit from its example."--Carl J. Guameri, Reviews in American
History
"In this changed environment Woodward's anthology, bypassed the
first time around, has recovered its relevance. Rereading it today,
we can find much to admire....Perhaps Woodward's Comparative
Approach will have a greater impact this time around....As we set
out to broaden our audience and internationalize our outlook, we
ought to profit from its example."--Carl J. Guameri, Reviews in
American History
"Professor Woodward's book is a major publishing event. It will
make an exciting teaching device and will stimulate scholarship in
many fields."--Michael G. Kammen, Cornell University
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