Frameworks of World History is a groundbreaking text that uses a clear and consistent analytical approach to studying world history. Author Stephen Morillo--an award-winning teacher with more than twenty-five years of experience teaching World History--frames the study of this vast subject around a model that shows students how to do world history and not just learn about it. While this globally organized text contains all of the essential information; it is the only book that does not just tell what happened; but also shows how and why it happened. Using a framework that examines networks; hierarchies; and culture in world history; Morillo presents a thesis and an argument that students--and instructors--can respond to.
#1146862 in Books Oxford University Press; USA 2013-07-23Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.30 x 1.60 x 9.30l; 1.70 #File Name: 0199944571432 pages
Review
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Well worth readingBy Sam I AmMy only disappointment with this book was the fact that the author spent so much time on the backstory of the three primary individuals. I was hoping for an in-depth examination of the murder of Latasha Harlins and the court case that followed. However; this book is still highly recommended. There were dozens of books written about Rodney King. As far as I have been able to determine; this is the only nonfiction work that examines the murder of Latasha Harlins in any depth.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Would recommend - Stevenson takes great care in unpacking the Harlins caseBy Ilana Ruskay-kiddThe Contested Murder of Latasha Harlins: This is an excellent book based on the story of Latasha Harlins; a 15-year-old African American girl; shot in the head and killed by store owner; Soon Ja Du. Brenda Stevenson provides a detailed narrative of the murder; and delves deeply into the background stories of Latasha and Soon Ja Du. She also discusses the life of Jewish Judge Joyce Karlin; and traces the relationship between Jews; African Americans; and Asians; focusing especially on the ways in which the experiences of discrimination are similar and different for members of each group. She gives personal biographies and family histories for each subject and places them within the historical context of their racial or ethnic group. She discusses the evolution of a racial hierarchy; immigration; and how each character was affected by many more forces than simply this one murder case. She also recognizes the unique nature and significance of this case in that it centers around three women with extremely different stories. She discusses the immigrant experiences in the US economy in chapter 2 and also examines the relations between blacks and Asians; especially Koreans; historically. She focuses on the roles of women in education; the legal profession; and in the economy; and spends a chapter focusing on Karlin’s judicial reasoning. She lastly focuses on the connection between Harlin’s murder and the LA riots of April and May 1992. Stevenson is not only a powerful writer; but a strong researcher; and packs her novel densely with information on each of the characters that goes back decades.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I am deeply moved by the impact to all the families and applaud Professor Stevenson’s courage to document and publish this uniquBy Carl harrisProfessor Stevenson’s writes and documents a compelling story about our history; America’s history; which helps us understand the delicate issues of race; our justice systems; violence and the relationships among them all. She provides a detailed and fresh look at their interactions. I am deeply moved by the impact to all the families and applaud Professor Stevenson’s courage to document and publish this unique prospective on a painful but true history.
