cultural relations

Discusses the emergence of long-distance trade in the late third century BCE that began with China's need for horses from Central Asia as well as other luxury goods and depicts the Roman Empire's response to eastern trade when its citizens desired Chinese silk. Provides information about the influence of the Kushan Empire, missionaries, pilgrims, Islamic, and Mongol conquerors in forming the Silk Road. Includes maps, photos, a chronology, chapter notes, and an index.

Consists of a number of briefing papers, from Afghanistan to Zimabwe, collected in a loose-leaf binder.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on the world's main separatist crusades, organizations, campaigns, political events, and leaders.

Explores the emotional impact of globalization in the early twenty-first century, and discusses how the varying emotions impact the political, cultural, and social conflicts in regions and populations around the world.

Examines race relations in America and argues for open communication as a means of reducing racial tension and fear.

Explores how migration and settlement influence culture, and provides historical examples.