The Earth and its peoples
Subtitle: a global history
Edition: 4th ed. / by Richard Bulliet [and others].
Publisher: Wadsworth; Cengage Learning [distributor]
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Belmont, Calif; Andover
Language: eng
Number of pages: 542
ISBN-13: 9780547149523
Subjects: World history
Description: THE EARTH AND ITS PEOPLES was one of the first texts to present world history in a balanced, global framework, shifting the focus away from political centers of power. This truly global text for the world history survey course employs a fundamental theme--the interaction of human beings and the environment--to compare different times, places, and societies. Special emphasis is given to technology (in its broadest sense) and how technological development underlies all human activity.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.