"History is the art and science of understanding humanity in time. It seeks to recreate, critically analyze and assess the context of changing human activities, be they cultural, economic, political, or social. Because of its special concern for time, history is a valuable field of study for those who want an understanding of where humanity has been and where it is going, and of the world and their own place in it. Furthermore, history provides a solid background for those who seek a career in teaching, government work, law or business. In its role as a part of the humanities, history also enriches an individual's personal life and environment."