A survey of the history of Western thought and culture that explores the origin, cultural interpretations, and historical themes of such subjects as beauty, love, feminism, diversity, and social capital, among many others. Experts from various disciplines examine major developments in intellectual history during the past 30 years reflecting all aspects of knowledge from a global and gender-inclusive perspective, allowing readers to trace ideas and concepts across culture and time periods.
Includes:
Introduction
PART I : THE WESTERN CANONICAL TRADITION
PART II : AFRICA, ASIA, LATIN AMERICA, AND EASTERN EUROPE
PART III : LANGUAGE
PART IV : KNOWLEDGE AND NATURE
PART V : RELIGION
PART VI : SUBJECTIVITY AND EMBODIMENT
PART VII : ART
PART VIII : ETHICS
PART IX : SOCIETY
PART X : POLITICS
Over 650 biographies of influential women and over 600 topical articles covering topics such as geography and history, culture and society, organizations, movements, and gender studies
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