With unparalleled coverage of social history; A History of World Societies explores the lives of peoples of the world within a political framework. The text is known for its readability; integration of strong scholarship; and new historical interpretations. A range of technology resources; including Houghton Mifflin's Eduspace online learning tool; premium Blackboard and WebCT content; and materials designed for student success; gives A History of World Societies one of the strongest technology programs on the market. Twentieth-century world and African history scholar Roger Beck joins the author team for the Seventh Edition. In addition to completely revising the last four chapters; Dr. Beck contributes his scholarly expertise throughout the text. The entire author team has worked to increase coverage of non-western topics in order to achieve a more balanced; global approach to world history. Several new features; as well as significant structural and content changes; round out this very thorough revision; most importantly; Volumes II and C; along with the complete version of the text; also include a 16-page essay by Roger Beck; titled "The Middle East in Today's World." The essay focuses on a broad examination of the various crises in the Middle East and their global consequences and is illustrated with photos and maps that help students visualize the topics.
#964275 in Books Jill Gabrielle Klein 2013-04-24Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .64 x 5.50l; .72 #File Name: 0615806961282 pagesWe Got the Water
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. We get a peek inside hellBy MN TapdancerThoroughly researched and lovingly written. I've heard Jill and Gene speak in person and this story is gripping. I've read it twice.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Sad and Amazing StoryBy ElanaIt's a story so real and so intense; that I just had to get it after the first time I read it. It puts you right their in a part of the worlds horrible past that we all need to learn about and learn from. Through different pov from this one family shows you what many when though during that time in history. It's the most amazing book I have ever read. I was in constant shock while reading this book; because what happened was unbelievable. Will bring everyone to tears. You can't make up this kind of thing in a story. It was real. It's the truth of what happened; and that was the most shocking part of this sad story.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is an amazing story that brings to life the experiences of a ...By alThis is an amazing story that brings to life the experiences of a family through the holocaust; told in a compelling narrative by a descendant in modern day... I couldn't put it down! A must read.
