Past to Present: Ideas That Changed Our World

Putting a human face on the great ideas that have changed our world. Past to Present: Ideas That Changed Our Worldoffers a balance between past and present selections so that readers can trace the evolution of ideas through history and in many cultures. Each of the 73 readings includes discussions that focus on the history of the idea, the writer's rhetorical strategies, and the context in which the piece was written. This innovative first edition anthology addresses issues of race, social class, and technology. It also redefines the traditional themes found in great ideas readers and offers a more focused, precise, and, most importantly, an up-to-date collection of readings.Stuart Hirschberg is the author of 'Past to Present: Ideas That Changed Our World', published 2002 under ISBN 9780130979483 and ISBN 0130979481.