Peter N. (George Mason University) Stearns Forfatter
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Happiness in World History (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
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
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Childhood in World History (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
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.
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Guiding the American University: Contemporary Challenges and Choices (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
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.
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Gender in World History (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
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.
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Human Rights in World History (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
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.
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Educating Global Citizens in Colleges and Universities: Challenges and Opportunities (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
Citing best practices at a variety of institutions, this book provides practical coverage and guidance in the major... Læs mere
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American Fear: The Causes and Consequences of High Anxiety (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
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.
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Globalization in World History (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
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.
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Consumerism in World History: The Global Transformation of Desire (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
The third edition of Consumerism in World History explores the nature of consumerism and its evolution, with particular emphasis on the modern “consumer revolution” and its global scope.
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Old Age in European Society: The Case of France (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
Originally published in 1977, Old Age in European Society provides an historical perspective on aging. Starting from the premise that ‘the elderly can and... Læs mere
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The Industrial Revolution in World History (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
Now in its sixth edition, this book explores the ways in which the industrial revolution reshaped world history, covering the international factors that helped... Læs mere
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World History: The Basics (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
The volume addresses the challenge of considering Big History along with attention to major regional civilizations. Authored by one of the field's pioneers, the book explores... Læs mere
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