* Brevity This streamlined version of Civilization Past and Present, Ninth Edition chronicles the evolution of humanity from earliest times to the present. In straightforward, easy-to-read prose, the book examines all the worlds major civilizations, allowing students to understand and appreciate each societys unique aspects and contributions as well as its interactions with other cultures and civilizations. * Full-color Format The only full-color, brief book on the market, Civilization Past and Present, Concise Version is "user-friendly" for students. Striking color images present the rich tapestry of the past, and full-color maps help students to discern geographical distinctions. * Discovery Through Maps The Discovery Through Maps feature uses primary source maps to show students how a particular culture viewed the world at a given time. One Discovery Through Maps feature appears in each chapter. The feature demonstrates the significance of geography in shaping cultural identity. * Part-opening Essays emphasize thematic development and show how the chapters in each part relate to one another.
Part divisions encourage students to consider the past in terms of logical and meaningful patterns. * Map Insets for most of the maps in the book place the map area on a hemisphere, thus providing a standard and consistent geographic frame of reference. * Introductory Chapter Quotes These thought-provoking quotes suggest the thematic focus of each chapter, giving students a filter through which to examine the chapter material. * Chapter Timelines on the opening pages of each chapter record the principal events discussed in the chapter, thus presenting students with a convenient chronological framework for the chapter. * Original Documents (approximately two per chapter) These original sources, from both the famous and the general populace, give a personal flavor to history. * End-of-chapter Selected Readings and URLs offer an annotated list of relevant and high-interest websites and readings that complement each chapter.
- ISBN10 0321053028
- ISBN13 9780321053022
- Publish Date 8 August 2001
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 17 January 2006
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Pearson
- Format Paperback
- Pages 736
- Language English