World History

"An intuitive approach to world history from a leader in the field. McNeill's Webs of Humankind presents a clear, intuitive foundation for teaching the introductory world history course by highlighting the webs of interaction that have connected humans, from the first faint traces of cooperation as a species to the global web that envelops our present world. As they develop over time, these webs incorporate the many ways in which cultures, peoples, and ecosystems connect and influence each other. McNeill also develops history skills by helping students understand how historians use evidence. He alerts students throughout to the types of evidence in play, the biases and uncertainties of the evidence, and what can be inferred from the evidence. A well-written and integrated history, Webs of Humankind provides a brief and approachable introduction to world history"--