Happiness in World History traces ideas and experiences of happiness from early stages in human history, to the maturation of agricultural societies and their religious and... Læs mere
Now in its fourth edition, Childhood in World History covers the major developments in the history of childhood from the classical civilizations to the present and explores how agricultural and industrial economies have shaped the experiences of children.
World Past to World Present: A Sketch of Global History provides an unusually brief and present-focused treatment of human history beginning with the advent of agriculture and ending with considerable attention to world history developments since World War II.
After 9/11, fear has become an increasing issue in American society. Peter Stearns explores the historical causes and contemporary consequences of the high anxiety prevelant in American culture.
Research-based and stemming from a range of case studies, this book’s insightful and fresh recommendations serve as an important contribution to the conversation on the future of American higher education.
Gender in World History integrates gender history and world history by dealing with significant global changes over time, regional patterns of gender relations, and the results of interregional contact on gender roles and concepts.
The Routledge History of Emotions in the Modern World brings together a diverse array of scholars to offer an overview of the current and emerging... Læs mere
This book takes a global historical perspective to trace the rise of human rights and their global impact from the 18th century to the present.
Citing best practices at a variety of institutions, this book provides practical coverage and guidance in the major... Læs mere
In this fully revised fourth edition, this book treats globalization from several vantage points, showing how these help grasp the nature of globalization both in the past and today.
Originally published in 1977, Old Age in European Society provides an historical perspective on aging. Starting from the premise that ‘the elderly can and should be active,... Læs mere
This book focuses on major changes in punishment patterns during the principal phases of world history, tracing continuities, reforms, and regional differences.