Publishing in fall 2021 and available for fall 2022 courses

The Human Past Essentials

A concise, global introduction to world prehistory for today’s students

The most authoritative world prehistory book on the market now arrives in a new, thoroughly up-to-date concise version. New co-editor Tammy Stone joins Chris Scarre and draws on her extensive teaching experience to present chapters that emphasize the big picture, reflect the greater diversity in the field today, and treat each culture equally.

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Unmatched student and instructor support, including InQuizitive

The Human Past Essentials is supported by a robust package of resources authored and vetted by Tammy Stone. Students who purchase a new book will have access to the interactive ebook, videos, and Norton’s online adaptive assessment tool InQuizitive at no additional cost to suppoort their examination of diverse regions in global history. Thames & Hudson is distributed in North America by W. W. Norton & Company.

New co-editor Tammy Stone joins Chris Scarre

Tammy Stone is a professor at the University of Colorado Denver specializing in Southwest Pueblos. She has won four awards for Excellence in Teaching and has published papers on integrating diverse interest groups in undergraduate curriculums.

Balanced treatment of all the world’s regions and cultures

The Human Past Essentials covers the entire world, offering a picture of prehistory that doesn't elevate one region or culture over another. View the table of contents here:

Themes situate each region in a larger world prehistory narrative

The new streamlined narrative helps students see the big picture of world prehistory, guided by overarching themes. View a sample chapter here:

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