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, this field provides a solid background for those who seek a career in teaching, government work, law, or business, honing skills of critical thinking and analysis. In its role bridging disciplines of the social sciences and the humanities, history also enriches an individual's personal life and environment.