Western Civilization in World History

<p>Western civilization and world history are often seen as different or even mutually exclusive routes into historical studies. This volume shows that they can be successfully linked providing a tool to see each subject in the context of the other identifying influences and connections.</p><p><em>Western Civilization in World History </em>takes up the recent debates about the merits of the well-established 'Western civ' approach versus the newer field of world history. Peter N. Stearns outlines key aspects of Western civilization - often assumed rather than analyzed - and reviews them in a global context. </p>