Earth and Its Peoples: A Global History, Volume I

The 7th Edition of THE EARTH AND ITS PEOPLES presents world history in a balanced, global framework, focusing on the living conditions and activities of ordinary people and the interaction of human beings and the environment. It emphasizes technology and its development as the underlying force behind all human activity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2018
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc

Featuring a beautiful new design,
THE EARTH AND ITS PEOPLES,
7th Edition,
presents world history in a balanced, global framework, shifting the focus away from political centers of power and toward the living conditions and activities of ordinary people.
This truly global world history book employs a fundamental theme -- the interaction of human beings and the environment -- to compare different times, places, and societies.
Special emphasis is given to technology (in its broadest sense) and how technological development underlies all human activity.

The book is organized into four main sections:
The first section provides an overview of world history from the earliest times to the Middle Ages.
The second section focuses on the Renaissance, Reformation, and Enlightenment periods, examining the social, political, and economic changes that shaped Europe and the world.
The third section explores the rise of industrialization and capitalism in the 19th and 20th centuries, examining their impact on society, politics, and the environment.
The fourth section examines the history of the Cold War and the post-Cold War world, exploring the political, economic, and social changes that have occurred since the end of World War II.

Throughout the book,
the authors use a variety of primary sources and secondary sources to provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of world history.
They also incorporate visual materials, such as maps, charts, and photographs, to help illustrate the events and trends discussed in the text.
In addition,
the book includes a comprehensive glossary and index to assist students in further exploring the topics covered in the text.

Overall,
THE EARTH AND ITS PEOPLES,
7th Edition,
is an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in learning more about world history.
Its balanced and global perspective, combined with its emphasis on the interaction of human beings and the environment, makes it a valuable tool for understanding the past and shaping the future.

In conclusion,
this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of world history.
Its comprehensive and engaging approach to the subject matter makes it an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in learning more about the world we live in.

Weight: 1058g
Dimension: 276 x 216 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781337401487
Edition number: 7 ed