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West Vol. B : Encounters and Transformations, the, Volume B by Meredith Veldman, Brian Levack and Edward Muir (2013, Trade Paperback)

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It explores the ways Western civilization has changed as a result of cultural encounters with different beliefs, ideas, technologies, and peoples, both outside the West and within it. Explore the changing nature of the West.

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PublisherPearson Education

ISBN-100205987699

ISBN-139780205987696

eBay Product ID (ePID)168330830

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Number of Pages432 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameWest Vol. B : Encounters and Transformations, The, Volume B

SubjectCivilization, General

Publication Year2013

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaHistory

AuthorMeredith Veldman, Brian Levack, Edward Muir

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight35.2 Oz

Item Length10.7 in

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Edition Number4

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Table Of ContentVolume B (preceeding chapters are found in Volume A) Chapter 11: The Medieval West in Crisis Chapter 12: The Italian Renaissance and Beyond: The Politics of Culture Chapter 13: The West and the World: The Significance of Global Encounters, 1450-1650 Chapter 14: The Reformations of Religion Chapter 15: The Age of Confessional Division Chapter 16: Absolutism and State Building, 1618-1715 Chapter 17: The Scientific Revolution Chapter 18: The West and the World: Empire, Trade, and War, 1650-1815 Chapter 19: Eighteenth-Century Society and Culture Chapter 20: The Age of the French Revolution, 1789-1815

SynopsisExplore the changing nature of the West Rather than looking at Western civilization only as the history of Europe from ancient times to the present, this groundbreaking book examines the changing nature of the West-how the definition of the West has evolved and has been transformed throughout history. It explores the ways Western civilization has changed as a result of cultural encounters with different beliefs, ideas, technologies, and peoples, both outside the West and within it. Presenting a balanced treatment of political, social, religious, and cultural history, this text emphasizes the ever-shifting boundaries of the geographic and cultural realm of the West. MyHistoryLab is an integral part of the Levack program. Key learning applications include Closer Looks, MyHistoryLibrary, and writing assessment. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how: Personalize Learning-- MyHistoryLab is online learning. MyHistoryLab engages students through personalized learning and helps instructors from course preparation to delivery and assessment. Improve Critical Thinking --Critical thinking questions throughout the text help students focus on what they need to learn. Engage Students --Fine art and photos engage students in the material. Support Instructors -- A full set of supplements, including MyHistoryLab, provides instructors with all the resources and support they need., Rather than looking at Western civilisation only as the history of Europe from ancient times to the present, this groundbreaking book examines the changing nature of the West-how the definition of the West has evolved and has been transformed throughout history. It explores the ways Western civilisation has changed as a result of cultural encounters with different beliefs, ideas, technologies, and peoples, both outside the West and within it. Presenting a balanced treatment of political, social, religious, and cultural history, this text emphasises the ever-shifting boundaries of the geographic and cultural realm of the West.