The Rise of the West after Twenty-Five Years.

McNeill, William H.

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Publication Date: 1990

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The Rise of the West after Twenty-Five Years.

McNeill, William H.

Journal of World History, v1 n1 p1-21 Spr 1990

Examines the book, "The Rise of the West: A History of the Human Community," 25 years after its publication. Contends that the book was influenced by the particular historical and political circumstances of its time. Discusses the books' deficiencies and biases. Considers the changes in historiography since 1963. (RW)

Descriptors: Bias, Ethnocentrism, Historiography, Political Attitudes, Political Influences, Western Civilization, World History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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