Retracing the Past is an engaging collection of primary and secondary sources that emphasizes social history and cultural diversity. By incorporating these themes into the intellectual and political history of the United States, this anthology encourages students to consider the role of women, ethnic/racial groups, and working Americans in weaving the nation's social fabric, and to explore life at the individual and community levels. Topics range from the daily lives of ordinary Americans to the social and political movements of the United States, making this anthology a provocative and engaging reader for any American History survey course. Book jacket.