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OverviewWorld history is not a subject; it is all the subjects. Because of this, world history as a discipline has never fit well with the traditional definition of historical research. H.G. Wells wrote the first true book of world history in 1920 and only a few authors have made the attempt to “explain it all” since Wells. In that time, world history has become the chosen subject of polymaths and the field possesses the most potential to unite all of the disciplines of knowledge. The subject of world history has developed several approaches, with “Big History” being the most modern, and flawed, of its variants. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Chris EdwardsPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Dimensions: Width: 15.30cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.308kg ISBN: 9781475851915ISBN 10: 147585191 Pages: 202 Publication Date: 18 September 2019 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: H.G. Wells: The Outline of History Chapter 2: A Short History of the World for Children Chapter 3: Will and Ariel Durant's The Story of Civilization Chapter 4: Variations on the World Historical Approaches Conclusion References About the AuthorReviewsAuthor InformationChris Edwards, EdD, teaches World History, AP World History, and English in the Midwest. He is the author of numerous books on science, philosophy, and educational theory. He directs a summer institute for math and science teachers, is a frequent contributor to Skeptic magazine, and has presented his teaching methodology nationally through publications and presentations through the National Council for Social Studies. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |