NEW SCHOLARSHIP REFLECTS TIMELY THEMES OF MIGRATION AND NATIONALISM

Authors Joshua Cole (University of Michigan) and Carol Symes (University of Illinois) are not just first-rate teachers—they are also first-rate scholars. In this latest edition they’ve built in new research on migration, nationalism, identity and difference—material that amplifies the book’s commitment to presenting Europe in a global context. All of this is represented in a coherent, compelling narrative in a strong chronological framework, with Symes solely responsible for writing the first volume and Cole the second volume.

A STRONG FRAMEWORK GUIDES STUDENT READING COMPREHENSION

Based on years of experience teaching the Western Civ course, master teachers Cole and Symes have crafted a clear and engaging narrative framed around core learning goals. Guided reading features before and after each chapter give students a clear sense of what to read for, and the InQuizitive learning tool features new questions designed to help students master the historical themes, connections and big-picture ideas of each chapter before coming to class. The Interactive Instructor’s Guide includes videos of Cole and Symes providing extra guidance for instructors on how to teach topics that typically challenge students.

GROUNDBREAKING FEATURES HELP STUDENTS ENGAGE IN HISTORICAL ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

Cole and Symes understand how to help students move beyond the basics and engage in historical analysis and interpretation. Western Civilizations includes a wealth of primary source material and a strong framework for developing historical thinking skills. In-text primary source features invite students to analyse documents and visual sources, and new History Skills Tutorials for each chapter give students the opportunity to practise analysis and interpretation of historical documents, images and maps.

STILL THE BEST VALUE, WITH GREAT OPTIONS TO SUPPORT YOUR COURSE

In addition to being one of the most affordable texts in its market, Western Civilizations offers a variety of flexible options, including excellent value for a variety of packaging options. Discount package options include the Perspectives from the Past primary source reader, also available in a new edition; titles in the Norton Critical Edition series; and Norton trade paperback titles.