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The Human Journey: A Concise Introduction to World History, Prehistory to 1450 (Volume 1),Used
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The Human Journey offers a truly concise yet satisfyingly full history of the world from ancient times to the present. The books scope, as the title implies, is the whole story of humanity, in planetary context. Its themes include not only the great questions of the humanitiesnature versus nurture, the history and meaning of human variation, the sources of wealth and causes of revolutionbut also the major transformations in human history: agriculture, cities, iron, writing, universal religions, global trade, industrialization, popular government, justice, and equality.In each conceptually rich chapter, Kevin Reilly concentrates on a single important period and theme, sustaining a focused narrative and analytical perspective. Free of either a confined, limiting focus or a mandatory laundry list of topics, this book begins with our most important questions and searches all of our past for answers. Wellgrounded in the latest scholarship, this is not a fillintheblanks text, but world history in a grand humanistic tradition.An instructors manual includes questions for classroom discussion, substance exam questions, evaluative questions, critical thinking questions, and multiple choice questions, also available in a testbank format.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Human Journey'? A: 'The Human Journey' focuses on providing a concise yet comprehensive history of humanity from ancient times to 1450, exploring key themes such as human variation, agriculture, and major transformations in history.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Human Journey'? A: The author of 'The Human Journey' is Kevin Reilly, who presents a well-researched narrative grounded in the latest scholarship.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a wide range of topics including agriculture, cities, ironworking, writing, universal religions, global trade, industrialization, and concepts of justice and equality.
- Q: Is there an instructor's manual available for this book? A: Yes, there is an instructor’s manual available that includes questions for classroom discussion, exams, and critical thinking activities.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Human Journey'? A: 'The Human Journey' was published on May 4, 2018.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Human Journey' have? A: 'The Human Journey' contains a total of 254 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'The Human Journey' is the second edition.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic courses? A: Yes, 'The Human Journey' is designed for academic use and includes resources suitable for classroom settings.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The Human Journey' is sold in new condition.