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An authoritative account of Western civilizations.The Western Heritage provides the broadest possible introduction to Western civilization in a strong, clear narrative. It fosters lively debate about the West, defines how the West has interacted with other cultures, and shows how Western civilization can be used to understand global challenges today.The text integrates social, cultural, and political history, and it provides a flexible presentation to accommodate different teaching and learning approaches.The 11th edition is tied closely to MyHistoryLab, with icons connecting the main narrative to an array of MyHistoryLab resources, including documents, video segments, and interactive maps. The authors welcome Alison Frank, professor of history at Harvard University, to their team for this edition.A better teaching and learning experienceThis program will provide a better teaching and learning experience–for you and your students. Here’s how: Personalize Learning — The new MyHistoryLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking — Chapter opening and end-of-chapter study resources help students understand the themes and spark class discussion. Engage Students — Box features included throughout the text encourage the use of visual and textual sources while promoting debate about the West. Support Instructors — Instructor’s eText, MyHistoryLab, Instructor’s Resource Manual, Test Item File, MyTest, PowerPoint presentations, and Class Preparation are available.For the combined volume of this text, search ISBN-10: 0205393926For volume 2 of this text, search ISBN-10: 0205434517Note: MyHistoryLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyHistoryLab, please visit: www.myhistorylab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the
This text investigates the development and global influence of Western civilization through a comprehensive synthesis of social, cultural, and political history. The authors, a team of distinguished historians including Alison M. Frank, Donald M. Kagan, Frank M. Turner, and Steven Ozment, utilize a broad narrative framework to contextualize the West's interactions with other cultures. By integrating primary source analysis with modern pedagogical tools, the work aims to provide students with the necessary framework to interpret contemporary global challenges through a historical lens.
What You Will Find
The text is widely regarded as a standard, authoritative survey for undergraduate history curricula, noted for its clear narrative structure and pedagogical support. Its academic framing suggests a dense, structured approach designed to facilitate classroom debate and student engagement with historical source material.
Page Count:
504
Publication Date:
2012-10-18
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205423868
ISBN-13:
9780205423866
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