World History: A Concise Thematic Analysis presents the highly anticipated second edition of the most affordable and accessible survey of world history designed for use at the college level.An engaging narrative that contextualizes history and does not drown students in a sea of factsOffers a comparative analysis of the great civilizations of Eurasia, Africa, and the AmericasAddresses themes of population dynamics, food production challenges, disease history, warfare, and other major issues for civilizationsFeatures new interior design and organization to enhance user experienceInstructor’s test bank available online at www.wiley.com/go/wallech