World History

Journeys from Past to Present - VOLUME 2: From 1500 CE to the Present

Candice Goucher author Linda Walton author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:17th Oct '12

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World History cover

World History: Journeys from Past to Present uses common themes to present an integrated and comprehensive survey of human history from its origins to the present day. By weaving together thematic and regional perspectives in coherent chronological narratives, Goucher and Walton transform the overwhelming sweep of the human past into a truly global story that is relevant to the contemporary issues of our time.

Revised and updated throughout, the second edition of this innovative textbook combines clear chronological progression with thematically focused chapters. In this volume, chapters are divided into three parts as follows:

PART 4. BRIDGING WORLDS (1300-1800 CE)

PART 5. TRANSFORMING LIVES (1500-1900)

PART 6. FORGING A GLOBAL COMMUNITY (1800- Present)

The expanded new edition boasts an impressive full-color design with a host of illustrations, maps and primary source excerpts integrated throughout. Chapter opening timelines supply context for the material ahead, while end of chapter questions and annotated additional resources provide students with the tools for independent study. Each chapter and part boasts introductory and summary essays that explain and guide the reader in comprehending the relevant theme.

In addition, the companion website offers a range of resources including an interactive historical timeline, an indispensable study skills section for students, tips for teaching and learning thematically, and PowerPoint slides, lecture material and discussion questions in a password protected area for instructors. This textbook provides a basic introduction for all students of World History, while at the same time incorporating the thematic perspectives that encourage critical thinking, link to globally relevant contemporary issues, and stimulate further study.

"Authors Candace Goucher and Linda Walton have come up with a concise readable narrative of world history from 1300 CE to the present that works well for a survey course... A good comprehensive narrative history replete with good maps and a writing style that draws students in and makes the study of world history relevant." -Joseph Stoll, Teaching History

ISBN: 9780415670036

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1043g

394 pages

2nd edition