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Designed to accompany any Introductory Philosophy textbook, this supplement is especially useful in classes using primary source readings. Its chief aim is to focus students on appreciating and consi
ANCIENT GREECE is the second volume in a new three-volume series on ancient civilizations. This study of ancient Greece brings together the findings of historians, archaeologists, linguists, geograph
The West Transformed is a comprehensive, mainstream introductory Western Civilization or European History textbook. It covers a variety of fields of history including social history, but stresses tra
An anthology of original readings, Reading Rhetorical Theory uses selections from primary sources to track the history of thinking. Two features of this book enable it to stand apart from other texts
This brief, versatile text, written by the son of famous Gestalt psychologist Max Wertheimer, offers an analytical overview of the past 50 years in psychology. It offers clear, succinct presentation
This two volume series introduces the fascinating story of philosophy in a lucid, readable style students enjoy reading. Incorporating the most current scholarship, Matson integrates philosophy into
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This brief, accessible set of ten case studies includes a chronological range of "pivotal decisions" which have directly affected the course of international politics at the global level. These key h
THE WEST TRANSFORMED is a comprehensive introductory Western civilization or European history textbook. It covers a variety of fields of history including social history, but stresses traditional top
The West Transformed is a comprehensive, mainstream introductory Western Civilization or European History textbook. It covers a variety of fields of history including social history, but stresses tra
The West Transformed is a comprehensive, mainstream introductory Western Civilization or European History textbook. It covers a variety of fields of history including social history, but stresses tra
This two volume series introduces the fascinating story of philosophy in a lucid, readable style students enjoy reading. Incorporating the most current scholarship, Matson integrates philosophy into
Organized chronologically, the book's nontraditional approach presents American history in an international context, from the viewpoints of international (as well as American) writers. The text inclu
Organized chronologically, the book's nontraditional approach presents American history in an international context, from the viewpoints of international (as well as American) writers. The text inclu
May be used as one of several texts for large Introductory Comparative Politics courses, or as the core textbook for courses in Russia/Soviet Politics. This loosely chronological book traces Russian
Kingdon explores how the American polity is different from that of other countries - particularly other Western democracies - examining just how this uniqueness came about. It invites both introducto
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This comprehensive work is truly the first textbook in the field of dramaturgy. Most of the material-much of it by leaders in all areas of the theater-was commissioned for this collection, rather tha
This case study examines an isolated tribe in Indonesia, West New Guinea, when tribe members were still using stone axes, bows, arrows and spears, up to more present times spanning 34 years (1961-1995
Based on the author's extensive fieldwork, this classic ethnography, now in its fifth edition, focuses on the Yanomamo. These truly remarkable South American people are one of the few primitive sover
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REASON AT WORK is designed for Introduction to Philosophy courses where the instructor prefers to use a collection of readings to introduce the broad divisions of the discipline. This edition include
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Appropriate for an introductory philosophy of religion course, this anthology features a true global perspective, blending both standard Western and non-Western views. Abundant pedagogical support is
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Provides techniques on the assessment of critical reading ability, while allowing for student interest to be factored into the interpretation of performance.
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Now in its Eight Edition, this general American history text emphasizes political history. Written by six eminent historians, THE NATIONAL EXPERIENCE exhibits a slight liberal slant. Well-used throug
A comprehensive anthology of selections for the Introductory Philosophy of Religion course, this text surveys more than 50 responses to the question, "Is religious belief a viable option in today's w
