The world in the 20th Century: A thematic Approach, 1st edition

Presents a framework of key events in the 20^th century in a user-friendly format.

The World in the Twentieth Century is a brief, straightforward text written so instructors may guide their students through learning and using the historical events of the 20^th century.

It focuses on encouraging students to make connections and understand the big picture by centering on four important themes:

• The effects of technology on world history
• Changing global identities
• Shifting borders
• Globalization 

Learning Goals

Upon completing this book readers will be able to:

• Understand the events and issues of the 20^th century
• Link the events and people of the past to current events and global conditions
• Connect the events and concepts to the overarching course themes

• A brief timeline at the beginning of each chapter reminds students to make connections to global events covered in other chapters. (ex. p. 22)
• “Working with the Themes” boxes at the beginning of each chapter help students tie events in the chapter to the larger themes of the book. (ex. p. 24)
• “Analysis” boxes ask students to apply what they have just read, seen, or heard from the text, maps, photographs, primary source documents, Web sites, or film clips. (ex. p. 34)
• “Make the Connection” boxes encourage students to connect concepts to the course themes and their personal experiences. (ex. p. 71)
• An online Instructional Resource Center contains maps, photographs, film clips, Web sites, and suggestions for classroom activities for each chapter. It also includes a “Best Practices” blog where instructors can share classroom activities and ideas.
• Icons in the printed text call out documents and videos in MySearchLab that relate to the material being covered in the chapter. (ex. p. 78)
• MySearchLab Connections sections at the end of each chapter list primary source documents, maps, and images that pertain to the chapter and are available on MySearchLab. (ex. p. 87)
• MySearchLab with eText can be packaged with this text.
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