description: This text provides a truly global approach to the world history survey. Its fundamental theme—the interaction of human beings and the environment—serves as a point of comparison for different times, places, and societies. Special emphasis is given to technology and how technological development underlies all human activity. The Third Edition combines strong scholarship and pedagogy to uphold the book's reputation for rigor and accessibility. Several features, such as detailed maps, images, and timelines, help students build their geography and comparative analysis skills. Illustrated "Environment and Technology" boxes reinforce the central theme of the text by highlighting and comparing technological developments over time. "Diversity and Dominance" boxes highlight primary sources of substantial length; Chapters 1, 12, and 23 feature visual sources. Students are invited to explore the meaning and significance of each passage or image through a series of focus questions.
language: English
title: The Earth and Its Peoples: A Global History, Volumes A & B [with History Student Research Passkey & World Atlas]
titlecomplete: The Earth and Its Peoples: A Global History, Volumes A & B [with History Student Research Passkey & World Atlas]
genres: Reference, Asia, Education, Nonfiction, School, World History, Read For School, Africa, Textbooks, History
ratings_count: 207
publisher: Houghton Mifflin College Div