<p>This text provides a critical interdisciplinary introduction to the theory, practice and study of development. The thoroughly revised and updated new edition takes account of the impact of the global financial crisis, the economic rise of China and India and the further ramifications of global warming.</p>

International Development

Business & Money

Kingsbury, Damien

McKay, John

Hunt, Janet

Clarke, Matthew

McGillivray, Mark

Economics

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

International Development Issues and Challenges Second Edition

<p>Designed to replace Key Issues in Development, this new text provides a critical interdisciplinary introduction to the theory, practice and study of development and to such key challenges in the 21st century as securitization and attempts to address global warming.</p>

International Development: Issues and Challenges

A bestseller in its field, A History of Western Society examines the lives of both historical figures and ordinary people, using an engaging, lively writing style to capture students' interest. The authors pay careful attention to traditional political and cultural developments, providing a balanced, well-rounded view of Western history as a whole. Designed to appeal to a more visual student body, the Seventh Edition devotes increased attention to cultural history. The text's photo and map programs have been enhanced, with a stronger relationship between the narrative and illustrations. Scholarly updates throughout the text include new information on Egyptian religion; a revised discussion of the polis and Greek democracy; new material on the origins of Christian sacraments; an expanded discussion on the Peace of God; a new exploration of the cultural consequences of the Crusades; updated scholarship on the Atlantic slave trade; and a revised discussion of nationalism.

A History of Western Society

History

Europe

Houghton, Mifflin Co.

History of World Societies (Study Guide)

Reference

A History of World Societies, Volume A

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Houghton Mifflin College Div.

With unparalleled coverage of social history, A History of World Societies explores the lives of peoples of the world within a political framework. The text is known for its readability, integration of strong scholarship, and new historical interpretations. A range of technology resources, including Houghton Mifflin's Eduspace online learning tool, premium Blackboard and WebCT content, and materials designed for student success, gives A History of World Societies one of the strongest technology programs on the market. Twentieth-century world and African history scholar Roger Beck joins the author team for the Seventh Edition. In addition to completely revising the last four chapters, Dr. Beck contributes his scholarly expertise throughout the text. The entire author team has worked to increase coverage of non-western topics in order to achieve a more balanced, global approach to world history. Several new features, as well as significant structural and content changes, round out this very thorough revision, most importantly, Volumes II and C, along with the complete version of the text, also include a 16-page essay by Roger Beck, titled "The Middle East in Today's World." The essay focuses on a broad examination of the various crises in the Middle East and their global consequences and is illustrated with photos and maps that help students visualize the topics.

A History of World Societies, Volume B

World

With unparalleled social history coverage, "A History of World Societies" explores the stories of all the peoples of the world, within a political framework. The text is known for its readability and teachability, plus its attention to recent scholarship and new historical interpretations. New author Roger Beck joins the team in this edition. An expert in African history and Twentieth Century World History, Beck has completely revised the last four chapters and offered his scholarly knowledge to revisions throughout the text. The entire author team has worked to increase coverage of non-western topics and achieve a more balanced, global approach to world history.

A History of World Societies: Since 1500

Politics & Social Sciences

Hill, Bennett D.

Buckler, John

Ebrey, Patricia Buckley

Sociology

Houghton/Mifflin

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