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Traditions & Encounters offers an inclusive vision of the global pastone that is meaningful and appropriate for the interdependent world of contemporary times. Given the diversity of human societies, gathering and organizing the sheer mass of information in a meaningful way is a daunting challenge for any world history survey course. The sevenpart chronological organization enables students to understand the development of the world through time, while also exploring broader, bigpicture thematic issues in world history. Through new and revised chapterlevel and partlevel features, the hallmark twin themes of traditions and encounters emerge in greater clarity than ever before in this sixth edition. As a result, students have resources that enable them to move beyond the facts of history and examine the past critically, analyze causes and effects, and recognize similarities and differences across world regions and time periods. By digging deeper into the implications of world historys storiesnot just the who, the what, and the where, but also the why and the howstudents can make sense of the human past.Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, and how they need it, so that your class time is more engaging and effective.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Traditions & Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past'? A: The book offers an inclusive vision of the global past, focusing on the interdependent world of contemporary times by exploring the diversity of human societies through a chronological organization.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Traditions & Encounters' is Jerry Bentley.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the sixth edition of 'Traditions & Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past', published on October 7, 2014.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 1024 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for a world history survey course? A: Yes, the book is designed to meet the needs of a world history survey course, providing resources for students to understand historical development and thematic issues.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: The key themes include the twin concepts of traditions and encounters, emphasizing the importance of understanding historical context and the interconnections between different world regions.
- Q: What makes this book different from other history textbooks? A: This book organizes information chronologically while integrating thematic issues, allowing for a deeper analysis of historical events and their implications.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is available in new condition.
- Q: Can this book help students analyze historical causes and effects? A: Yes, the book encourages students to critically examine the past, analyze causes and effects, and recognize similarities and differences across various time periods and regions.