Western Civilization: Ideas, Politics and Society - From the 1600's
- ISBN-10
- 0618613021
- ISBN-13
- 9780618613021
- Series
- Western Civilization
- Category
- Civilization, Western
- Pages
- 518
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006-03
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin College Division
- Authors
- Myrna Chase, Marvin B. Perry, James R. Jacob
Description
This survey text presents the Western intellectual tradition within a chronology of political history. Known for its accessible writing style, Western Civilization appeals to students and instructors alike for its brevity, clarity, and careful selection of content. New technology resources, including Houghton Mifflin's Eduspace course management system, make learning more engaging and instruction more efficient.In the Eighth Edition, several new pedagogical features support students throughout the term. Chapter-opening focus questions direct students to important themes, while a glossary reinforces key terms and concepts. New icons in the text direct students to online resources such as maps, primary sources, and practice test questions. In addition, the new edition retains many popular features, including comparative timelines, full-color maps with physical geography essays, and primary source excerpts.
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