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 | | The West in the World by Dennis Sherman, Joyce Salisbury ISBN-10: 9780073406923 ISBN-10: 0-07-340692-9 ISBN-13: 9780073406923 ISBN-13: 978-0-07-340692-3 Paperback 2007-12-10 McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description The West in the World relates the story of how the west has transformed – and been transformed by - the rest of the world. The authors examine the West’s contributions to the world and how the west has changed and embraced new ideas through contact with the people outside its center. Using a political / cultural framework the text weaves a strong thread of social history into the narrative by showing how civilizations grow and are shaped through the decisions and actions of real people. The authors bring history to life by using art and maps as a central feature of learning. They build discussions of art into the narrative to help students interpret artwork, and provide analytical map guides that reveal the connections between geography, politics, and other developments. This strong, rich narrative is short enough to allow instructors the flexibility of introducing other sources and books as supplement, while giving students a solid understanding of Western Civilization without overwhelming them. | ||
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The West in the World: A Review I appreciate and recommend this book. There are a number of great resources that helps the reader immerse him/herself into the story of humanity. | ||
A Solid Attempt at Covering the Whole of History I believe these two historians have made a giant leap forward as it pertains to piecing together history, then doing it from as many perspectives as possible. The use of religion as a whole, not just a single one, to reflect its contributions - whether positive or negative - on an area has truly made this a fitting purchase. While I do not agree with all aspects or trains of thought, I can truly respect the effort and point of view of these two authors. | ||
wrong book The seller did not let me know that the version she was selling was a condensed version. I was very unsatisfied. | ||