Berkshire Encyclopedia of World History, Second Edition
Description | Categories | Basic Guidelines | Scope Statements | Sample ArticlesEditor: Jerry Bentley, University of Hawaii, Manoa , David Christian, Macquarie University, Sydney; Ewha Womans University, Seoul , Ralph Croizier, University of Victoria , John McNeill, Georgetown University
Published by Berkshire (Fall 2010). Second Edition, 6 volumes.
The Berkshire Encyclopedia of World History, Second Edition will provide coverage of the following general topics:
Belief Systems
Biography
Cities
Commerce
Communication
Concepts
Diasporas and Migrations
Environment and Ecology
Eras, Empires, States, and Societies
Expressive Culture
Geopolitical Regions
Human Evolution
Ideology and Forms of Government
Methods
Periodization
Population
Social and Political Movements
Social Processes and Relationships
Technology and Science
Transportation
Travel, Exploration, and Contact
War and Peace
Ways of Living
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Berkshire Publishing Group is young and innovative information company specializing in global issues and 21st-century trends. Known for its award-winning general and academic reference titles, Berkshire is also a niche provider of high-quality information on China and sustainability. Berkshire works with international networks of experts, providing specialized publications for students, teachers, scholars, and professionals in business and government.
Berkshire's mission is to illuminate the human experience and contemporary issues and bring a global perspective to all our publications. The company's award-winning publications include:
Berkshire Encyclopedia of China (2009)
Global Perspectives on the United States (2007)
Encyclopedia of World Sport (2005)
Encyclopedia of World History (2004)
Encyclopedia of Community (2003)
Encyclopedia of World Environmental History (2003)
Encyclopedia of Modern Asia (2002)
Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment (2002)
International Encyclopedia of Women & Sports (2001)
Encyclopedia of World Cultures (1995)
Berkshire has received numerous publishing awards including RUSA: Best Reference Source, Library Journal: Best Reference Source, Choice: Outstanding Academic Title, and Booklist: Editor's Choice.
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