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The Earth and Its People: A Global History: Advanced Placement Edition,Used
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The Earth and Its Peoples is a truly global text that employs a fundamental theme to compare different times, places, and societies: the interaction of human beings and the environment. Special emphasis is given to technology (in its broadest sense) and how technological development underlies all human activity. Highlights of the new second edition include: New! Several content changes have been made to the 2e: New coverage of the early Americas in Chapter 3 More coverage of both medieval and modern Russia More coverage of Meiji Japan and Latin America in the 20th century More coverage of the Renaissance and Enlightenment Improved treatment of the Industrial Revolution The last 5 chapters on the 20th century have been reorganised for better chronological flow New! Chapteropening vignettes are now followed by 24 focus questions, alerting students to key ideas and themes in the chapter. New! Chronology for each chapter, helping students to see at a glance what was happening in these disparate regions during the same time period. New! Key Terms are boldfaced in the text, and revised Glossary at the end of the book including all Key Terms and their definitions. Revised Partopening essays have been trimmed down to about 380 words and are accompanied by a corresponding world map and a redesigned timeline. New! 'Primary Source' features, which poses questions for analysis and encourages students to closely evaluate primary source excerpts.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Earth and Its People: A Global History'? A: The main theme of the book is the interaction between human beings and the environment, comparing different times, places, and societies.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: This book contains a total of 972 pages.
- Q: What edition is 'The Earth and Its People: A Global History'? A: The book is the fourth edition, published on January 1, 2007.
- Q: Is this book suitable for Advanced Placement (AP) courses? A: Yes, this edition is specifically designed for Advanced Placement courses, providing content that meets AP curriculum standards.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability for frequent use.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Earth and Its People: A Global History' is Richard W. Bulliet.
- Q: What are some key features of the revised second edition? A: Key features include new coverage of early Americas, improved treatment of the Industrial Revolution, and chapter-opening vignettes followed by focus questions.
- Q: Does the book include a glossary of key terms? A: Yes, the book includes a revised glossary at the end, featuring all key terms and their definitions.
- Q: Can this book be used for self-study? A: Yes, the structured chapters with focus questions and chronologies make it a useful resource for self-study.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring it is in pristine condition for readers.