World History
Allen, John and Chrstopher Sutton. Student Atlas of World Geography. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2012
Bigelow, Bill and Bob Peterson. Rethinking Columbus. Milwaukee, WI: Rethinking Schools, 1998.
Bigelow, Bill and Bob Peterson. Rethinking Globalization. Milwaukee, WI: Rethinking Schools, 2002.
Bigelow, Bill and Tim Swineheart. A People's Curriculum for the Earth. WI: Rethinking Schools, 2014.
Bigelow, Bill and Bob Peterson. Rethinking Columbus. Milwaukee, WI: Rethinking Schools, 1998.
Bigelow, Bill and Bob Peterson. Rethinking Globalization. Milwaukee, WI: Rethinking Schools, 2002.
Bigelow, Bill and Tim Swineheart. A People's Curriculum for the Earth. WI: Rethinking Schools, 2014.
Holocaust & Genocide Studies
Berenbaum, Michael. The World Must Know. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2007
The World Must Know is a beautifully compiled publication from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum that uses the Museum's vast archives to thoroughly document the history of the Holocaust. This source contains clear explanations of the racism and policy behind the Holocaust, as well as the varied experiences of the Jews of Europe throughout the horrific ordeal. This work is especially noteworthy as it contains an incredible amount of visual material that fosters a deep level of understanding and engagement.
Goldstein, Phyllis. A Convenient Hatred: The History of Antisemitism. Brookline, MA: Facing History and Ourselves Foundation, 2012.
Facing History and Ourselves is an international educational and professional development organization whose mission is to engage students of diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism, prejudice, and antisemitism in order to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry. By studying the historical development of the Holocaust and other examples of genocide, students make the essential connection between history and moral choices they confront in their own lives.
Hilberg, Raul. The Destruction of the European Jews. New York: Holmes & Meier, 1985.
This is a foundational work in the field of Holocaust studies. Hilberg chronicles the history of anti-Semitic belief and policy in Europe and beyond, from the time of the Roman Empire up to Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. This book offers as precise look at the "method to the madness" that led to such a wide-spread destruction of people and culture during WW2.
Jones, Adam. Genocide: A Comprehensive Introduction. New York: Routledge, 2007.
Wide-ranging, textbook-style work designed for college-level and advanced students. A primer for those interested in embarking on an in-depth study of genocide.
Spangenburg, Ray & Kit Moser. The Crime of Genocide: Terror Against Humanity. New Jersey: Enslow Publishers, Inc., 2000.
Examines the horror of genocide throughout history, with a focus on the 20th century. The Holocaust as well as genocide in Rwanda, Kosovo, Bosnia, and Cambodia are all discussed. Ways to prevent genocide from ever happening again are also explored.
Tatz, Colin. With Intent to Destroy: Reflecting on Genocide. London: Verso, 2003.
This book examines different definitions of, and motivations for, genocide throughout modern world history.
The World Must Know is a beautifully compiled publication from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum that uses the Museum's vast archives to thoroughly document the history of the Holocaust. This source contains clear explanations of the racism and policy behind the Holocaust, as well as the varied experiences of the Jews of Europe throughout the horrific ordeal. This work is especially noteworthy as it contains an incredible amount of visual material that fosters a deep level of understanding and engagement.
Goldstein, Phyllis. A Convenient Hatred: The History of Antisemitism. Brookline, MA: Facing History and Ourselves Foundation, 2012.
Facing History and Ourselves is an international educational and professional development organization whose mission is to engage students of diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism, prejudice, and antisemitism in order to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry. By studying the historical development of the Holocaust and other examples of genocide, students make the essential connection between history and moral choices they confront in their own lives.
Hilberg, Raul. The Destruction of the European Jews. New York: Holmes & Meier, 1985.
This is a foundational work in the field of Holocaust studies. Hilberg chronicles the history of anti-Semitic belief and policy in Europe and beyond, from the time of the Roman Empire up to Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. This book offers as precise look at the "method to the madness" that led to such a wide-spread destruction of people and culture during WW2.
Jones, Adam. Genocide: A Comprehensive Introduction. New York: Routledge, 2007.
Wide-ranging, textbook-style work designed for college-level and advanced students. A primer for those interested in embarking on an in-depth study of genocide.
Spangenburg, Ray & Kit Moser. The Crime of Genocide: Terror Against Humanity. New Jersey: Enslow Publishers, Inc., 2000.
Examines the horror of genocide throughout history, with a focus on the 20th century. The Holocaust as well as genocide in Rwanda, Kosovo, Bosnia, and Cambodia are all discussed. Ways to prevent genocide from ever happening again are also explored.
Tatz, Colin. With Intent to Destroy: Reflecting on Genocide. London: Verso, 2003.
This book examines different definitions of, and motivations for, genocide throughout modern world history.