The Earth and Its Peoples: A Global History: to 1550:

The Earth and Its Peoples: A Global History: to 1550: Advantage Edition (Cengage Advantage Books)

Developed to meet the demand for a low-cost, high-quality history book, CENGAGE ADVANTAGE BOOKS: THE EARTH AND ITS PEOPLES, Fifth Edition, offers readers the complete THE EARTH AND ITS PEOPLES, Fifth Edition, text in an affordable format. This two-color version of the text includes the complete core text, but with fewer maps, photos, and boxed features for a manageable length in a new smaller trim size for easy portability. THE EARTH AND ITS PEOPLES, Fifth Edition, presents world history in a balanced, global framework, shifting the focus away from political centers of power. This truly global text for the world history survey course employs fundamental themes of "environment and technology" and "diversity and dominance" to explore patterns of human interaction with their surroundings and with each other. The authors' approach reveals how humanity continues to shape and be shaped by the environment and how dominant structures and traditions are balanced and challenged by alternate beliefs. Special emphasis is given to technological development and how it underlies all human activity.
Country USA
Brand Cengage Learning
Manufacturer Cengage Learning
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
Format International Edition
EANs 9780495903703
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

The Earth and Its Peoples: A Global History: to 1550: Advantage Edition (Cengage Advantage Books)