Twentieth-century World

by Findley, Carter Vaughn; Rothney, John Alexander

• ISBN13: 9780618522637
• ISBN10: 0618522638
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-10-20
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

The market leader,Twentieth-Century Worldcovers recent world history by focusing on themes of global interrelatedness, identity and difference, the rise of mass society, and technology versus nature. These themes, which are outlined in the book's Introduction, help place historical events in a larger context. New!The overall reorganization of the text promotes cross-cultural analysis. New!Reorganized post-World War II coverage supports current teaching trends. New!For this edition, Chapters 11 through 13 have been condensed into two chapters. New!New Chapter 17 examines the problems and opportunities presented by globalization and addresses the threat of terrorism.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Twentieth Century in World History Four Themes Global Interrelatedness Identity and Difference Rise of Mass Society Technology Versus Nature Conclusion: Values for Survival

Origins of the New Century A ""Short"" Twentieth Century? Progress and Optimism, 1871–1914 Social Darwinism and Racist Nationalism

The Second ""Industrial Revolution"" and The Rise of the Mass Society

The Challenge of Democracy

The Outburst of Imperialism Two Poles of Experience in the E

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