Western Civilization in World History

Western civilization and world history are often seen as different or evenmutually exclusive routes into historical studies. This volume shows that theycan be s... » 

Western civilization and world history are often seen as different or evenmutually exclusive routes into historical studies. This volume shows that theycan be successfully linked providing a tool to see each subject in the contextof the other identifying influences and connections.Western Civilization in World History takes up the recent debates about themerits of the wellestablished Western civ approach versus the newer field ofworld history. Peter N. Stearns outlines key aspects of Western civilization often assumed rather than analyzed and reviews them in a global context.Subjects covered include How did the tradition of teaching Western civ evolve? When did Western Civilization begin and what areas does it span? What distinguishes the West from the rest of the world? What is the place of Western Civilization in todays globalized world?This is an essential guide for students and teachers of both Westerncivilization and world history which points to a more integrated comparativeway of studying history. «