The source for world history - narrative and primary sources in one bookWays of the World is one of the most successful and innovative new textbooks for world history in recent years. This 2-in-1 textbook and reader includes a brief-by-design narrative that is truly global and focuses on significant historical trends; themes; and developments in world history. Author Robert W. Strayer; a pioneer in the world history movement with years of classroom experience; provides a thoughtful and insightful synthesis that helps students see the big picture. Following each chapter's narrative are collections of primary written and visual sources organized around a particular theme; issue; or question so that students can consider the evidence the way historians do. The second edition rolls out Bedford/St. Martin's new digital history tools; including LearningCurve; an adaptive quizzing engine that garners over a 90% student satisfaction rate; and LaunchPad; the all new interactive e-book and course space that puts high quality easy-to-use assessment at your fingertips. Easy to integrate into your campus LMS; and featuring video; additional primary sources; a wealth of adaptive and summative quizzing; and more; LaunchPad cements student understanding of the text while helping them make progress toward learning outcomes. It's the best content joined up with the best technology. Also available in number of affordable print and digital editions; including an edition without sources.
#203814 in Books 2005-02-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.18 x .30 x 5.92l; .50 #File Name: 031240087X200 pages
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Short and simple.By ZeeThe book content is well organized. It wasn't repetitive and it was always something new. Its very small too so it wasn't a hard read. I bought it for class. More fun than other books.1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Good print quality and a good read.By KennethThe book drew heavily from primary sources and was both entertaining and informative. As for the physical quality of the book; the cover and binding are very nice.0 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The book is in fantastic condition.By nathanLooking forward to reading this one. The book is in fantastic condition.
