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Sources of Twentieth-Century Global History

Author: James Overfield
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Keywords: history, global, century, twentieth, sources
Number of Pages: 480
Published: 2001-09-10
List price: $84.95
ISBN-10: 0395904072
ISBN-13: 9780395904077

This primary source reader, designed to supplement twentieth-century world history courses, contains both textual and visual sources from around the world. Strong pedagogical learning aids ensure that students are equipped with the information they need to understand and appreciate each document. The book contains a general introduction, as well as part, chapter, section, and source introductions.

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The Human Record: Sources of Global History, Volume I: To 1700

Authors:Alfred J. Andrea, James Overfield,
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Keywords: history, volume, global, sources, record, human
Number of Pages: 469
Published: 2008-01-28
List price: $80.95
ISBN-10: 0618751106
ISBN-13: 9780618751105

Now in its Sixth Edition, The Human Record continues to be the leading primary source reader for the World History course. Each volume contains a blend of visual and textual sources; these sources are often paired or grouped together for comparison. A prologue entitled, "Primary Sources and How to Read Them," appears in each volume and serves as a valuable pedagogical tool. Unlike many world history texts that center on the West, The Human Record provides balanced coverage of the global past. Approximately one-third of the sources in the Sixth Edition are new, and these documents continue to r

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The Human Record Volume 2: Since 1500 (Human Record)

Authors:Alfred J. Andrea, James Overfield,
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Keywords: human, record, volume
Number of Pages: 493
Published: 2008-01-17
List price: $80.95
ISBN-10: 0618751114
ISBN-13: 9780618751112

Now in its Sixth Edition, The Human Record continues to be the leading primary source reader for the World History course. Each volume contains a blend of visual and textual sources; these sources are often paired or grouped together for comparison. A prologue entitled, "Primary Sources and How to Read Them," appears in each volume and serves as a valuable pedagogical tool. Unlike many world history texts that center on the West, The Human Record provides balanced coverage of the global past. Approximately one-third of the sources in the Sixth Edition are new, and these documents continue to r

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The Human Record: Sources of Global History, Volume I: To 1700

Authors:Alfred J. Andrea, James Overfield,
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Keywords: history, volume, global, sources, record, human
Number of Pages: 560
Published: 2000-08-21
List price: $96.95
ISBN-10: 0618042458
ISBN-13: 9780618042456

Unlike some other world history texts that center on the West, The Human Record provides balanced coverage of the global past. The book features both written and artifactual sources that are placed in their full historical contexts through introductory essays, footnotes, and focus questions. The text sheds light on the experiences of women and non-elite groups while maintaining overall balance and a focus on the major patterns of global historical developments through the ages.

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Communication Skills for Biosciences

Authors:Maureen Dawson, Brian Dawson, Joyce Overfield,
Publisher: Wiley
Keywords: biosciences, skills, communication
Number of Pages: 180
Published: 2010-05-10
List price: $39.95
ISBN-10: 0470863935
ISBN-13: 9780470863930

This text is comprehensive, user-friendly handbook that will guide students through the full range of written and spoken communication skills that are demanded by today’s biosciences courses. The book also offers a valuable refresher for postgraduate students who wish to review or expand their proficiency in these areas. This book will provide the student with practical advice on how best to communicate scientific material to different audiences including their peers, their tutors and to non-scientists. Key Features: Highly accessible, confidence-building, student-frien