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Book Synopsis: A comprehensive and indispensable guide to world prehistory, now completely updated—The Human Past has established itself as a thorough and authoritative survey of human prehistory and the development of civilizations. Written by an international team of respected experts in the field, it presents a streamlined overview that can be broken down into a series of chapters focusing on individual regions and time periods. The Fourth Edition has been completely revised with key theme feature boxes, a new chapter on the peopling of the Americas, a section on methods and theories, full-color maps, timelines, illustrations, new coverage of sites and discoveries, and a fully updated e-media package, including all images from the book, test questions, and videos. 755+ illustrations
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Discover the fascinating world of human prehistory and the development of civilizations with The Human Past: World History & the Development of Human Societies. This comprehensive and updated guide offers a thorough exploration of our shared history, written by a team of respected experts in the field. With its streamlined overview and focus on individual regions and time periods, this book provides you with a deep understanding of our human past.
What sets The Human Past apart is its wealth of key theme feature boxes, which enhance your learning experience by highlighting important concepts. Additionally, the newly added chapter on the peopling of the Americas expands your knowledge even further. You'll also find a section on methods and theories, enabling you to delve into the fascinating behind-the-scenes processes of studying human history.
To aid your comprehension, this Fourth Edition includes full-color maps, timelines, and over 755 illustrations. These visual aids bring the content to life, making it easier for you to grasp the complexities of ancient civilizations and their developments. The book also features new coverage of recent sites and discoveries, ensuring you stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field.
As part of our commitment to providing a comprehensive learning experience, this edition also comes with a fully updated e-media package. Access all the images from the book, test your knowledge with interactive questions, and enrich your understanding with engaging videos. With this digital package, you can dive deeper into the topics that interest you most.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of human history with The Human Past: World History & the Development of Human Societies. Expand your knowledge, gain a global perspective, and discover the timeless mysteries of our collective past. Order your copy today and embark on an incredible journey of exploration and discovery.
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