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
Citing best practices at a variety of institutions, this book provides practical coverage and guidance in the major... Læs mere
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This book offers a global, historical analysis of the changes and continuities in one of society’s basic functions: seeking to protect itself from disease.
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