The Making of the West is a story of interactions — cross-cultural exchanges that span the globe; as well as the ongoing interactions between societies; cultures; governments; economies; religions; and ideas. To highlight these interactions and help students grasp the vital connections between political; social; and cultural events; The Making of the West: A Concise History presents a comprehensive picture of each historical era within a brief chronological narrative. The book also situates Europe within a truly global context; facilitating students’ understanding of the events that have shaped their own times. A full-color map and art program deepen students’ understanding of the narrative.
#11487 in Books Picador 2007-08-07 2007-07-24Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.25 x 1.22 x 5.55l; 1.06 #File Name: 0312425074660 pagesGreat product!
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Read it if you can borrow itBy Michael SalibunReading this book is like looking at the writing on the walls of a college washroom stall. While it offers plenty nuggets of wisdom and brilliant ideas; it is difficult to enjoy it on a continuous basis due to a poor structure and a lack of focus. I think the content of the book would have been better consumed in the format of a documentary film since the strength is really on interviews and first hand impressions rather than research and supporting data.The author offers interesting views from conversations with people at the frontline of globalization and his own experience travelling around the world. As a result; it describes well using examples and anecdotes how the shift in geopolitics and advancements in technology is creating a level playground for developed and developing countries. Considering the time it was first published; it is a thought provoking piece. There are allegations and insinuations made here and there about republicans and George W. Bush; but that is not a big issue to me though I do not necessarily agree with his views.IMHO; the arrangement of the chapters undermines some key messages it tries to deliver. For example; the author has several valuable and important points in the last chapters ("the unflat world"); but by the time I got there I was already too fatigued to take it in.In addition; some chapters not related to the core arguments could have been edited down or taken out (e.g. the section about distraction in an information age).Overall I recommend reading it if you can borrow it. I would recommend reading the first four chapters then skip to chapter 15-17.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. "Best Explanation yet of this Crazy World of Ours."By CustomerFor a long time now; I have often wondered why the best economies of the West have developed rigour mortis with record debt levels; rising unemployment; loss of jobs offshore and falling living standards. For many of us ;this economic jigsaw has been impossible to solve.."The World Is Flat" is a book that cuts away all the gobbledegook of crafty politicians and oblique talking economists.Friedman gives a crystal clear explanation of why China and India have commenced a meteoric rise to the top of world's economic summit.. At the same time; he lays out the guilt sheet of how the once mega economies of America and Europe have failed. The big question to be answered in the future is will America and Europe sit up and take stock before the tsunami of the Indian and Chinese economies swamp them.Friedman's book is a great read-realistic and very unsettling for Western economies.Maurice0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This has to be one of the best books that I have ever readBy Michael Nomura Jr.This has to be one of the best books that I have ever read. Such eye-opening revelations that has helped me to see the perspective of others and myself.
