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Facinating presentation
I finished college in 1969, and am not an official student. However, this book was facinating to me. The older you get, the more meaningful history is! I loved the format: an overview of each period in world history, then actual written material from that era. Prose, poetry, and photos of artwork were included. The material on Islam was particularly interesting, for instance, since I knew almost nothing about it. I feel much better prepared to understand present-day situations now. Having read this book, I hunger for other textbooks on world history.
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September 20, 2009
(San Francisco) | Helpful Votes: 6 | Rating: 5
Product Description
Connect students to the stories of history. Connect students to the experience of history. Connect students to success in history. At McGraw-Hill, we have dedicated the past few years to deepening our understanding of student and instructor experience. Employing a wide array of research tools including surveys, focus groups, and ethnographic studies, we've identified areas in need of improvement to provide an opportunity for greater learning and teaching experiences. The fifth edition of Traditions & Encounters is a result of this. Traditions & Encounters also has a rich history of firsts: the first world history text to take a truly global perspective on the past; the first to emphasize connections among cultures; the first to combine twin themes with a seven-part framework, making the huge story of world history more manageable to both teach and learn. Now Traditions & Encounters becomes the first truly interactive world history program: one that marries groundbreaking adaptive diagnostics and interactivities with a captivating narrative and engaging visuals, creating a unique learning environment that propels greater student success and better course results. Instructors gain insight into students' engagement and understanding as students develop a base of knowledge and construct critical thinking skills. Chapter-opening vignettes and a lively narrative keep students turning the page while the adaptive questioning for each chapter and the personalized study plan for each individual student help students prepare for class discussions and course work. With its hallmark of twin themes, Traditions & Encounters continues to tell the story of the cultures and interactions that have shaped world history, while adding redesigned maps, new primary sources, and new chapter- and part-level features that strengthen connections and prompt students to analyze the events and themes in order to build a greater understanding of the past and an appreciation of history's influence on the present. Students are no longer simply reading; they are reading, interacting, and engaging in a visual, auditory, and hands-on learning experience. Give students an experience. Improve course participation and performance. Experience Traditions & Encounters, and experience success. Top to learn more
Very readable
For a textbook, I found this book very easy to read (even took it to the beach with me one day!). It was organized well, fast-paced, and included a great summary at the end of each chapter, as well as a timeline with notable dates and events. A good selection for a general world history college course.
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July 12, 2010
| Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4
