More analysis reflecting recent scholarship has been added, particularly in the earlier periods. Examples include a bulleted list of the reasons why and how Hitler came to power as well as sections updating post-Cold War developments around the globe and the continuing importance of science, technology, economics, political and social developments, international relations and religion and culture at the century's end.
Pedagogical features such as chronologies, suggested sources for additional reading, detailed maps and art program, a glossary and new marginal notes that highlight key terms and topics provide students with a better understanding of the material and add human interest and insight into our world history. New Suggested Sources have been added.
Further material emphasizing social, economic, cultural and women's history has been added while retaining the balanced approach offered by this diverse, multi-cultural group of historians.
New scholarly findings and new colorful quotes increase student interest in the material.
New final chapter on the start of the 21st century makes this text truly up-to-date with a review of this past century's end, as well as a discussion of the changes to come this century. |
2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education