Traditions & Encounters A Brief Global History, Volume 1 3rd by Jerry Bentley

Traditions & Encounters A Brief Global History, Volume 1 3rd by Jerry BentleyBy: Bentley, Jerry; Ziegler, Herbert; Streets Salter, Heather Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education Print ISBN: 9780077412050, 0077412052 other ISBN: 9780077827168, 0077827163 Edition: 3rd Copyright year: 2014Based on Bentley and Ziegler?s best-selling, comprehensive survey text, Traditions & Encounters: A Brief Global History provides a streamlined account of the cultures and interactions that have shaped world history. An effective part structure organizes developments into seven eras of global history, putting events into perspective and creating a framework for cross-cultural comparisons, while the strong themes of traditions (the formations and development of the world?s major societies) and encounters (cross-cultural interactions and exchanges) bring focus to the human experience and help turn the giant story of world history into something more manageable. With an engaging narrative, visual appeal, extended pedagogy, and a strong emphasis on critical thinking, this concise version offers enhanced flexibility and affordability without sacrificing the features that have made the complete text a favorite among instructors and students alike. Additional ISBNs 0077412087