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>