Introduction To Contemporary Civilization: A Syllabus (1921)

by Columbia University

Book Overview

Introduction to Contemporary Civilization: A Syllabus is a book published in 1921 by Columbia University. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of contemporary civilization and covers a wide range of topics including history, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology. The syllabus is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the key issues and debates that have shaped modern society. The book is divided into seven sections, each of which covers a different aspect of contemporary civilization. These sections include The Historical Background, The Scientific Background, The Economic Background, The Political Background, The Social Background, The Cultural Background, and The International Background. Each section includes a detailed overview of the topic, key readings, and discussion questions. The book is intended for use in undergraduate courses and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of contemporary civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166586286
• ISBN13: 9781166586287
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"