World Civilizations

$264.95

Fifty-four concise chapters of 10 to 15 pages in length cover key points in manageable "chunks." This organization is ideal for professors who wish to augment lectures with outside material.

The document feature, "Evidence of the Past," spotlights artifacts, material culture, and oral traditions as source materials for historical study. Examples include the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen, Ibn Battuta's visit to East Africa, Ibn Ishaq's biography of Muhammad, and more.

Part-opening essays provide context, describing the chapters in each part in terms of the text's overall periodization scheme, which employs a theme of equilibrium (balance among equally powerful civilizations) and disequilibrium (under which the West held sway over the rest of the world). Chapter-opening epigrams, outlines, and chronologies provide an overall preview and context for studying each chapter. With these introductory sections, students have accurate expectations of what they need to know from the chapter.

Themes for the text (including Society and Economy, Law and Government, Patterns of Belief, Science and Technology, and Arts and Culture) operate consistently among text references, boxes, figures, and column heads in end-of-part cross-cultural comparison Worldviews.

A parenthetical in-text pronunciation guide enables students (and instructors!) to discuss these concepts with confidence. Select maps are accompanied by critical thinking questions that teach students how to read, think about, and work with maps as a historian might. The map captions also indicate exactly where students can locate interactive versions of the maps.

No properties for this product.

Related Products

Raynaud Cristobal Deep Chop Plate

Brand: Raynaud

Raynaud Cristobal Deep Chop Plate

439.00$

Blue Fluted Plain 6.75 Bread and Butter Plate

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Bread Butter Plate

Brand: Royal Copenhagen

Designer: Arnold Krog

Gift Box: Comes in Royal Copenhagen gift box

Care: Dishwasher Safe. Microwave Safe.

115.00$

T-fal A8570084 Specialty Nonstick One Egg Wonder 4.5-Inch Fry Pan Dishwasher Safe Cookware, Grey

Brand: T-fal

Pan fits one egg perfectly; made of heavy-gauge aluminum for excellent heat conduction

Nonstick coating on interior and exterior for quick cleanup

Ergonomic, stay-cool phenolic handle is riveted for durability

Dishwasher safe; oven safe to 350 degrees F

4-3/4-Inches in diameter; limited lifetime warranty

7.99$

Lauren Ralph Lauren Holden Plaid Standard Pillowcase, Pair

Brand: Lauren Ralph Lauren

Inspired by the refined polish of menswear, this relaxed collection pairs solid brushed cotton and twill with faux suede trim and plaid. Sheets and pillowcases are in a soft cotton bold plaid in a grey and white palette.

115.00$

No comments.

Only logged user can submit comment. Please Login or Register