Adopted at over 250 colleges and universities in its First Edition,Inventing America broke new ground by integrating thecultural, social, and political dimensions of the American storyaround the unifying theme of innovation?the pragmaticforward-looking direction of American history, the willingness ofAmericans to find new solutions in the face of challenge andchange. For the Second Edition, the authors have expanded andstrengthened the innovation theme and pared some supporting detailto create a more concise and effective teaching text.