The West in the World; Fifth Edition; prompts students to take an active; analytical approach to understanding history and historical change. Readers will come to appreciate that history does not happen in isolation but rather is the consequence of a complex set of intersecting events; forces; and human actions among which there are cause-and-effect links that extend into the present day. As it compellingly tells the story of Western civilization; The West in the World encourages a critical examination and analysis of major events and themes. The fifth edition retains the medium length of previous editions; long enough to present a comprehensive; rich narrative but concise enough to give instructors the flexibility to supplement reading with other sources and books. The fifth edition of The West in the World includes the exciting addition of LearnSmart and SmartBook; McGraw-Hill’s online adaptive learning and reading systems. LearnSmart and SmartBook are the only adaptive learning programs proven to improve performance. LearnSmart and SmartBook help students study more efficiently and retain more knowledge; allowing instructors to focus valuable class time on higher-level concepts.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An integrated look into AP European HistoryBy Thomas M. TrovatoFor several years; I taught AP European History; and Dennis Sherman's Western Civilization; Vol. 2 was the companion work from which I selected additional readings for my students. Sherman's source book does several things differently that separate this work from the other possibilities for teachers to use:1) Primary/Secondary/Visual Images -- Each section contains primary sources; secondary sources; and visual images. Most source books are either primary OR secondary sources; and the corresponding inability to demonstrate the historical process means that the teacher has to search for additional sources to utilize. Sherman is much easier to use for this capacity.2) Ability to compare/contrast viewpoints and sources -- Since Sherman's source book contains both primary and secondary sources; students can utilize the primary sources to contrast with the historical perspective of the secondary sources. Sherman also includes contrasting viewpoints from different historians; so the process of historical thinking is even easier for students to see and analyze. My class assignments would frequently ask students to identify and analyze the perspectives of a primary source and two opposing secondary sources; then evaluate which historical interpretation seemed more accurate. This type of deeper analysis is critical for document-based questioning.3) Bold Type -- Too many source books try to cram every single possible primary/secondary source into a work book; which just makes for smaller fonts and wordier passages. Since Sherman does not include everything; the large type face makes for more inviting reading for students. Students vastly prefer to read a larger type style; and Sherman's source book is particularly easy on the eyes.I would highly recommend AP European History students to utilize this work.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Good Supplement for European History coursesBy Cora PeckExtremely helpful for an AP European History course; especially with the redesign being implemented. It provides multiple primary; secondary visual sources for each chapter.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy John M BellantiThank you!
