The Humanistic Tradition, Book 1: The First Civilizations and the Classical Legacy - Softcover

Fiero, Gloria

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0073523976 ISBN 13: 9780073523972

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2010

Synopsis

Interdisciplinary in approach and topical in focus, the sixth edition of The Humanistic Tradition continues to bring to life humankind's creative legacy. With more than 800 illustrations and some 150 literary sources in accessible translations, this widely acclaimed humanities survey takes a global perspective that is at once selective and engaging, and helps students better understand the relationship between world cultures. Available in multiple formats, The Humanistic Tradition examines the political, economic, and social contexts out of which history's most memorable achievements emerged.

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Title: The Humanistic Tradition Book 1( The First Civilizations and the Classical Legacy) <>Binding: Paperback <>Author: GloriaK.Fiero <>Publisher: McGraw-HillHumanities/SocialSciences/Langua

From the Publisher:

New Science and Technology Boxes
New locator Maps
Updated coverage of Twentieth Century
New Western readings
Modular six book format
coverage of literature, art, music, and architecture integrated into discussions of culture and politics
chronological narrative
While mainly Western, strong coverage of nonwestern cultures
high production values

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0073523976
• ISBN 13: 9780073523972
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 188