Exchanges A Global History Reader, Volume 1

by Getz, Trevor R.; Hoffman, Richard J; Rodriguez, Jarbel

• ISBN13: 9780321355089
• ISBN10: 0321355083
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2019-11-12
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This impressive collection of readings illustrates thatthe history of the world is as much about the relationshipsamongsocieties as it is about transformations and continuitieswithinsocieties. Exchanges: A Global HistoryReaderis designed as an introduction to thedisciplineof world history. Unlike other source collections,Exchangeshelps students look beyond strictly delineated regionalism and chronological structures to understand history as a product of ongoing debate. Structured around a series of interconnected themes and debates, and pairing both primary and secondary sources,Exchangeschallenges both students and teachers to rethink history.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Interrogating the Origins and Development of Civilization and City-State Societies (c. 8000-600 BCE)

The Natural Environment and Human Beings: Constraints and Advantages

The Origins of Agriculture and Civilization

The City: Its Origins and Nature

Consolidation and Fragmentation of Power: The Urban Context

Order and Chaos: Threats to Cities and Civilization Unit One: Conclusion

Unit Two: Transition and Transformation: From Islands of Culture to Regional "World Systems" (600 BCE-300CE)

Ancient Religions-Cosmology, Cosmogony, and Right Ritual

The Axial Age: New Reflections on Society, Religion and Knowledge

The New Politics and Culture-the Consequences of the New Vision

Carriers of Exchange Unit Two: Conclusion

Unit Three: The Transformation and Rebirth of World Systems (c.200-1000 CE)

The Fall of Empires

Migrations of the First Millennium

The Heirs of Empires: Rebuilding the State System

The Diffusion of Culture Unit Three: Conclusion

Unit Four: The Medieval World System, 1000-1500

Global Trade Networks

Exploration and Conquest

Exchanges of Inventions, Ideas and Disease

Exchanges and Perceptions of the Other Unit Four: Conclusion

Transition: Bridging the Divide in World History

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