A History of World Societies: Since 1450: 2 - Softcover

McKay, John P.; Hill, Bennett D.; Buckler, John; Ebrey, Patricia Buckley; Beck, Roger B.

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9780312666934: A History of World Societies: Since 1450: 2

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ISBN 10: 0312666934 ISBN 13: 9780312666934

Publisher: Bedford/st Martins, 2011

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A History of World Societies introduces students to the global past through social history and the stories and voices of the people who lived it. Now published by Bedford/St. Martin's, and informed by the latest scholarship, the book has been thoroughly revised with students in mind to meet the needs of the evolving course. Proven to work in the classroom, the book’s regional and comparative approach helps students understand the connections of global history while providing a manageable organization. With more global connections and comparisons, more documents, special features and activities that teach historical analysis, and an entirely new look, the ninth edition is the most teachable and accessible edition yet. Test drive a chapter today. Find out how.

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' A History of World Societies is comprehensive in scope and analysis, offering students well-chosen illustrations and maps and a highly readable narrative that prompts in-class discussion.' -K. David Goss, Gordon College, USA

' A History of World Societies is an elegantly written narrative that captures the voices of the human past. The highly respected teacher-scholars who authored the volumes adopt a unique world regional approach with special emphasis on social history and strike the proper balance between breadth and depth. The artful presentation and effective integration of written text and visual materials helps instructors promote history and the historian's craft. The textbook's gorgeous professional layout and diverse pedagogical activities keep students interested and are hallmarks of today's student-centered learning models.' - Matthew D. Esposito, Drake University, USA

'Its strengths are its engaging and often eloquent writing, the best maps of any textbook, useful special features, coverage in the text of individuals both famous and not famous, and balanced coverage.' - David S. Bovee, Fort Hays State University, USA

'The attention paid to gender issues, cross-cultural comparisons and connections, recent scholarship, and the use of art, maps, and boxed features makes A History of World Societies a valuable text. The regional approach is focused and less confusing to both students and instructors.' - Funso Afolayan, University of New Hampshire, USA

' A History of World Societies is a well researched, balanced account of the development of the major world civilizations that provides students with an excellent foundation for their understanding of these civilizations and their achievements.' - Jason M. Stratton, Bakersfield College, USA

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Thoroughly revised with more features and activities, this volume introduces students to the global past through social history and the experiences of the people who lived it

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