About This Book
Ways of the World with Sources, Volume 2: A Brief Global History
ISBN: 9781319331146
Ways of the World with Sources, Volume 2: A Brief Global History is a comprehensive world history textbook designed to provide students with a truly global approach to understanding historical patterns and events. This fifth edition of the book is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of world history from a broad perspective.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in world history courses at the high school and college levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the big picture of world history, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of global events.
History and Editions
The fifth edition of Ways of the World with Sources has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on global history. This edition includes detailed updates on historical accuracy and representation, ensuring that the material remains current and relevant. The book is praised for its big picture synthesis, making it easier for students to connect historical events with contemporary settings.
Author and Other Works
Robert W. Strayer and Eric W. Nelson are the authors of Ways of the World with Sources. Robert Strayer is known for his engaging writing style and ability to explain complex historical concepts clearly and simply. Eric Nelson brings his expertise in world history to the text, ensuring that it remains comprehensive and relevant.
Key Features
- Global Approach: The book offers a truly global approach that explores broad patterns in world history.
- Built-in Reader: The text includes a built-in reader that provides primary sources, allowing students to engage directly with historical documents.
- Skill Development: The book nurtures students' skill development in historical thinking, including connecting past and present events.
- Interactive Resources: The Achieve platform includes additional activities and assessments, interactive e-books, quizzes for source features, LearningCurve adaptive quizzing, study and writing skills tutorials, and autograded exercises.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Combined Volume: Includes all chapters (ISBN: 9781319331146)
- Volume 1: Includes Chapters 1-12 (ISBN: 9781319109806)
- Volume 2: Includes Chapters 12-23 (ISBN: 9781319331146)
- eTextbook: Available through various retailers with rental options starting at $69.24 for a semester rental[3].
Publication Details
- Publisher: Macmillan Learning
- Publication Date: 2021
- Number of Pages: Varies by volume
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- Combined Volume: ISBN-13: 9781319331146
- Volume 1: ISBN-13: 9781319109806
- Volume 2: ISBN-13: 9781319331146
- eTextbook: Available with rental options starting at $69.24 for a semester rental[3].
Related ISBNs
- 9781319109806 (Volume 1)
- 9781319397852 (Combined Volume, different publisher)
- 9781319109806 (Volume 1, different publisher)
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Ways of the World with Sources, Volume 2, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.