<DIV sercontent> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"><B>This impressive collection of readings illustrates that </B><B>the history of the world is as much about the relationships <I>among </I>societies as it is about transformations and continuities <I>within</I> societies.</B></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"><I> </I></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"><I>Exchanges:  A Global History</I> <I>Reader </I>is designed as an introduction to the <I>discipline</I> of world history. Unlike other source collections, <I>Exchanges </I>helps students look beyond strictly delineated regionalism and chronological structures to understand history as a product of ongoing debate. Structured around a series of interconnected themes and debates, and pairing both primary and secondary sources, <I>Exchanges </I>challenges both students and teachers to rethink history. </P></DIV>