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Beginner's Guide to the Humanities, A (3rd Edition)

Textbook - Beginner's Guide to the Humanities, A (3rd Edition) ISBN: 0205665144
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 3
Author(s): Philip E. Bishop
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Number of Pages: 176

This practical beginner's guide to appreciating and experiencing culture provides a handy introduction to the world of art that teaches students how to observe enjoy and analyze the arts Professor Philip Bishop wrote this book because there was no concise handbook on the market covering the arts as a whole His text provides a succinct and affordable guide to the arts and humanities geared to students who are starting from scratch in their study of the arts Self-contained chapters provide an essential companion guide to understanding a specific disciplineincluding painting sculpture music and theaterwith a clear and insightful explanation of the disciplines process of creation

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Discovering the Humanities

Textbook - Discovering the Humanities ISBN: 0205672302
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 1
Author(s): Henry M. Sayre
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Number of Pages: 512

Discovering the Humanities helps students see context and make connections across the humanities by tying together the entire cultural experience through a narrative storytelling approachPearson Prentice Hall is proud to offer Discovering the Humanitiesthe new brief version of The Humanities: Culture Continuity and Change adapted by author Henry Sayre himself Discovering the Humanities continues to help students see the big picture and make important connections through Henry Sayres captivating narrative that has made the comprehensive text successful at schools across the nation Henry Sayre took the introduction to the humanities course as a sophomore and was inspired to devote his life to the study of the humanities He has always wanted to write a book that passes along the important and compelling stories of the humanities Henry believes that students learn best by remembering stories not by memorizing facts What makes Discovering the Humanities special is that it tells the stories and captures the voices that have shaped and influenced human thinking and creativity

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Landmarks in Humanities

Textbook - Landmarks in Humanities ISBN: 0073523968
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 2
Author(s): Gloria Fiero
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Number of Pages: 512

Landmarks in Humanities is a single-volume survey of global culture designed for students of humanities cultural history and history of the arts In chronological sequence Landmarks highlights the most notable monuments of the human imagination--those works of art and architecture literature philosophy and music that have been foremost in shaping the world's cultures The text reflects the author's extensive background in the study of Humanities which has enabled her to craft a narrative that is at once brief and comprehensive giving students a thorough understanding of the humanities without overwhelming them with detail Each of the text's fifteen chapters is centered on a key idea related to the period being discussed and contains a series of valuable pedagogical features including chapter ending timelines high-quality maps and boxed material examining primary sources and cross-cultural comparisons In addition an outstanding supplements package accompanies the text featuring a wealth of resources for both students and instructors

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The Humanities: Culture, Continuity, and Change, Book 1 Reprint (with MyHumanitiesKit Student Access Code Card)

Textbook - The Humanities: Culture, Continuity, and Change, Book 1 Reprint (with MyHumanitiesKit Student Access Code Card) ISBN: 0205723373
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 1
Author(s): Henry M. Sayre
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Number of Pages: 296

The Humanities by Henry M Sayre helps the readersee context and make connections across the humanities by tying together the entire cultural experience through a narrative storytelling approach

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The Humanities: Culture, Continuity and Change, Volume I: Prehistory to 1600 (2nd Edition)

Textbook - The Humanities: Culture, Continuity and Change, Volume I: Prehistory to 1600 (2nd Edition) ISBN: 0205782159
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 2
Author(s): Henry M. Sayre
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Number of Pages: 720

For an undergraduate introductory level course in the humanities

Humanities narrated in a story-telling approach
The Humanities: Culture Continuity & Change Vol 1 coveringthe humanitiesfromprehistory to 1600 helps students see context and make connections across the humanities by tying together the entire cultural experience through a narrative storytelling approach Written around Henry Sayres belief that students learn best by remembering stories rather than memorizing facts it captures the voices that have shaped and influenced human thinking and creativity throughout our history

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CLEP Humanities w/CD-ROM (CLEP Test Preparation)

Textbook - CLEP Humanities w/CD-ROM (CLEP Test Preparation) ISBN: 0738601721
Binding: Paperback
Edition:
Author(s): Patricia Van Arnum, CLEP
Publisher: Research & Education Association
Number of Pages: 496


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Culture and Values: A Survey of the Humanities, Comprehensive Edition (with Resource Center Printed Access Card)

Textbook - Culture and Values: A Survey of the Humanities, Comprehensive Edition (with Resource Center Printed Access Card) ISBN: 0495568775
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 7
Author(s): Lawrence S. Cunningham, John J. Reich
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Number of Pages: 671

Large course taught nationwide but especially large in Florida Texas and California Usually a popular elective but required of all incoming students at some schools Annual enrollments in the course and current TL market share

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The Western Humanities Volume 1

Textbook - The Western Humanities Volume 1 ISBN: 0077338448
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 7
Author(s): Roy Matthews, Dewitt Platt, Thomas Noble
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Number of Pages: 448

Chronologically organized The Western Humanities presents the cultural achievements of western civilization--art and architecture music history literature philosophy theater film and the other arts--within their historical context By examining the historical and material conditions that influenced the form and content of the arts and humanities the authors provide students with a clear framework a deeper understanding of the meaning of cultural works and a broader basis for analyzing and appreciating the cultural achievements of the West Hundreds of illustrations bring the arts and humanities to life while extensive pedagogy consistently asks students to think about interpret and apply the information throughout the text and at the end of each chapter

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The Humanities, Volume II

Textbook - The Humanities, Volume II ISBN: 061841777X
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 7
Author(s): Mary Ann Frese Witt, Charlotte Brown, Roberta Dunbar, Frank Tirro, Ronald G. Witt
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Number of Pages: 544

This introductory text presents an overview of the liberal arts--literature art music philosophy and history--with a particular emphasis on literature The unique selection of works from each culture provides students with a global understanding of the humanities Several pedagogical features of the Seventh Edition such as chapter objectives key terms art images and summary questions help students understand the major concepts of the text Each volume begins with a "Chronicle of Events" that provides a timetable of key events in world history "Continuities" sections focus on the lasting contributions of each society

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Humanities In Western Culture, Volume Two

Textbook - Humanities In Western Culture, Volume Two ISBN: 0697254291
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 10
Author(s): Robert Lamm
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Number of Pages: 496

These two beautifully illustrated chronological volumes introduce your students to the arts of literature sculpture painting architecture music photography and film and the philosophical ideas permeating ancient through modern civilizations Packaged with supplemental Student Study Guides and audio cassettes to accompany each volume this set provides an excellent all-in-one introduction to the humanities

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