Biography
Peter N. Stearns is Provost and Professor of History at George Mason University. He received a Bachelor’s degree summa cum laude, his Master’s degree, and his doctorate in History from Harvard University.
Professor Stearns has written widely on world history, including two popular textbooks. Other books include The Industrial Revolution in World History, Gender in World History, Consumerism in World History, Western Civilization in World History, Childhood in World History, and Global Outrage: The Evolution and Impact of World Opinion. He edited the Encyclopedia of World History, 6th edition. He has also written books and articles on emotions, dieting and obesity, old age, and work.
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