Aspects of Western Civilization Problems and Sources in History

A two-volume chronologically arranged compilation of primary and some secondary sources in Western Civilization. Organized around eight major themes to provide direction and cohesion to the text while allowing for originality of thought in both written and oral analysis. Students are presented with basic questions regarding historical development, human nature, moral action and practical necessity while incorporating a wide variety of political, social, economic, religious, intellectual and scientific issues. The readings present history as a vehicle for better understanding in the present rather than a stagnant observation of past societies.Rogers, Perry M. is the author of 'Aspects of Western Civilization Problems and Sources in History', published 2000 under ISBN 9780130832030 and ISBN 0130832030.