Jerry H. Bentley,
University of Hawai'i Herbert F. Ziegler,
University of Hawai'i Heather E. Streets,
Washington State University
ISBN: 0073534536 Copyright year: 2008
Features
A seven-part structure organizes developments into seven eras of global history, putting events into perspective and creating a framework for cross-cultural comparisons.
Strong themes of traditions (the formations and development of the world's major societies) and encounters (cross-cultural interactions and exchanges) bring focus to the human experience and help turn the giant story of world history into something more manageable.
Part openers introduce the underlying ideas behind the chapters to come.
Thoughtful pedagogy helps readers stay engaged and study: Each chapter begins with an introductory vignette and ends with a summary that reinforces important concepts. Marginal notes throughout highlight key terms and events, while a pronunciation guide helps readers with unfamiliar words and names.
An exceptional visual presentation of seamlessly integrated images and maps enhances and supports the narrative.
Sources from the Past, primary source excerpts, accompany every chapter, exposing students to individual voices from the human past.
A companion Online Learning Center features student and instructor resources, including a new web-based version of Primary Source Investigator, the popular tool that gets students thinking and working like historians.
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2008 McGraw-Hill Higher Education