Landmarks in Humanities [Rental Edition]

by FIERO

• ISBN13: 9781260220759
• ISBN10: 1260220753
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781260672831
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781259544927, 9781266360022
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2020-01-09
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Rental Program
• More Book Details

About This Book

Landmarks in Humanities, 5th Edition

ISBN: 9781260220759

Landmarks in Humanities is a comprehensive textbook designed for introductory courses in the humanities. It's a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of key ideas and landmarks in human history and culture.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory humanities courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of human culture, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of historical and cultural principles.

History and Editions

The 5th edition of Landmarks in Humanities has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on cultural diversity and historical significance. This edition includes detailed updates on thematic and selective approaches to understanding human culture, emphasizing key ideas and individual landmarks as they unfold chronologically. The book's modular structure makes it easy to adapt to different course structures.

Author and Other Works

Gloria K. Fiero is the author of Landmarks in Humanities. Gloria Fiero is known for her engaging and thematic approach to teaching humanities, selecting landmarks that are universally significant, singularly beautiful, or iconically symbolic. Her writing style makes complex historical and cultural concepts clear and accessible.

Key Features

• Thematic Approach: Each chapter advances a key idea, presented in the chapter title and explained in the introductory paragraph. This context provides a framework for understanding individual landmarks as they unfold chronologically.
• Selective Landmarks: The book includes a variety of landmarks chosen for their universality, beauty, or iconic value. Certain landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty or the Mona Lisa, meet multiple criteria.
• Supplemental Materials: The new copy of this book includes any supplemental materials advertised, such as access cards, study guides, lab manuals, or CDs. However, used, rental, and eBook copies are not guaranteed to include these materials.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781260220759
• eBook: Available through VitalSource (ISBN: 9781260672831)
• Rental Options: Available from eCampus.com and other retailers

Publication Details

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication Date: 2020
• Number of Pages: 504
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• 2024 Release: Available as an eBook through VitalSource (ISBN: 9781260672831)
• Related ISBNs:
• 9781260672831 (eBook)
• 1260220753 (ISBN-10)

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