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ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products.PackagesAccess codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase.Used or rental booksIf you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code.Access codesAccess codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase.--Explore the changing nature of the WestRather than looking at Western civilization only as the history of Europe from ancient times to the present, this groundbreaking book examines the changing nature of the West–how the definition of the West has evolved and has been transformed throughout history. It explores the ways Western civilization has changed as a result of cultural encounters with different beliefs, ideas, technologies, and peoples, both outside the West and within it. Presenting a balanced treatment of political, social, religious, and cultural history, this text emphasizes the ever-shifting boundaries of the geographic and cultural realm of the West.MyHistoryLab is an integral part of the Levack program. Key learning applications include Closer Looks, MyHistoryLibrary, and writing assessment.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— MyHistoryLab is online learning. MyHistoryLab engages students through personalized learning and helps instructors from course preparation to delivery and assessment.Improve Critical Thinking—Critical thinking questions throughout the text help students focus on what they need to learn.Engage Students—Fine art and photos engage students in the material.Support Instructors— A full set of supplements, including MyHistoryLab, provides instructors with all the resources and support they need.020596883X / 9780205968831 The West: Encounters and Transformations Volume 1 Plus New MyHistoryLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 4/ePackage Consists of:0205206549 / 9780205206544 NEW MyHistoryLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card0205948596 / 9780205948598 West, The: Encounters & Transformations, Volume 1: To 1715