Western Civilizations

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By Joshua Cole and Carol Symes

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Western Civilizations by Joshua Cole and Carol Symes offers a comprehensive overview of the major cultural, political, and social developments in the Western world. The authors delve into the historical context that shaped Western societies, tracing events from antiquity to the modern era. Through a combination of political and social analysis, the book examines the impact of significant events and key figures, providing readers with an understanding of how Western civilization developed over the centuries.
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Western Civilizations

The bestselling Western Civ text helps students read and think critically.

with Norton Illumine Ebook, InQuizitive, History Skills Tutorials, Exercises, and Student Site

Description

In this timely revision of their beloved number one Western Civ text, authors Joshua Cole and Carol Symes help students see the relevance of history to their own lives and concerns. New material helps students think critically about the emergence of Western ideals, such as democracy and equality, and their intersection with the invention of race and other forms of difference.

Coupled with the text are dynamic pedagogical resources, including the new Norton Illumine Ebook that promotes student accountability and improves preparation through engaging and motivational features. These features illuminate core concepts for students in a supportive, low-stakes environment.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781324042747

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 15 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Edition: Sixth Brief Edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 41.0mm

Width: 206.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1970g

Pages: 1264

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Carol Symes Global History History & Military Joshua Cole Non-Fiction

About the Author

Joshua Cole (PhD, University of California, Berkeley) is professor of history at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. His research focuses on gender and the history of population sciences, colonial violence, and the politics of memory in nineteenth- and twentieth-century France, Germany, and Algeria. His first book was The Power of Large Numbers: Population, Politics, and Gender in Nineteenth-Century France (Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 2000). Carol Symes is an Associate Professor of history and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the history department at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where she has won the top teaching award in the College of Liberal Arts and Science. Her main areas of study include medieval Europe, especially France and England; cultural history; history of information media and communication technologies; history of theatre. Her first book was A Common Stage: Theater and Public Life in Medieval Arras (2007). (Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 2007).