Discovering Our World’s History, Teacher’s Annotated Edition [Hardcover] Dorothy M. Fraser and Alice Magenis

Description

1964 edition. Hardcover has some normal shelf wear. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This teacher’s annotated edition of “Discovering Our World’s History” is a fascinating artifact from the era of Cold War education. Published in 1964, at the height of tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, this textbook offers a window into how world history was presented to American students during that pivotal period. Authors Dorothy M. Fraser and Alice Magenis were tasked with shaping young minds’ understanding of global events, cultures, and civilizations – a responsibility that carried significant weight in the context of the ideological divide between East and West.

Examining the content and framing of this textbook could reveal insights into the narratives and perspectives that were prioritized or omitted in the teaching of world history at the time. Were certain regions or ideologies depicted more favorably than others? How were events like the Russian Revolution or the rise of communism portrayed? This copy, with its well-preserved pages and secure binding, invites scholars and collectors to explore these questions and gain a deeper appreciation for the role of education in shaping societal attitudes during the Cold War era.