Civilization in the West
Product identity
- Publisher
- Pearson Prentice Hall
- Program family
- Civilization in the West
Instructional fit
- Courses
- Honors world history and Western civilization; grades 9–12
- Role explanation
- Core college-level survey text used in honors high-school world-history and Western-civilization courses.
- Subjects covered
- Supported instructional roles
Materials and delivery
- Format description
- Primarily print academic textbook with maps, visual records, source readings, analytical features, review, and instructor resources.
- Included components
- Combined or split-volume student text; instructor resources; narrative chapters; maps; Visual Record features; geographical tours; primary sources; analytical questions; bibliography and index.
- Languages and support
- English with chapter organization, visual analysis, maps, source context, key concepts, review, and instructor guidance.
- Format components
Links and notes
- Vendor product URL
- Visit publisher product page
- Curriculum notes
- The district source uses the plural title Civilizations in the West. The published title is Civilization in the West by Mark Kishlansky, Patrick Geary, and Patricia O’Brien. The exact district edition and current purchase availability remain unconfirmed.
Availability
- Last checked
- September 29, 2026
A Western-civilization survey integrating political, social, cultural, intellectual, religious, and economic history through narrative, maps, documents, visual analysis, and historical interpretation.
Civilization in the West traces Western societies from the ancient world through modern history while connecting political institutions with social life, religion, culture, intellectual change, and economic development. Narrative chapters, maps, visual records, geographic tours, source material, and analytical questions support chronological understanding and historical interpretation.