The Twentieth-Century World 1914 to the Present introduces students to five distinct historical themes in 20th century history - politics economics religion technology and the environment. Each of these themes is set in a social and cultural history framework that emphasizes the commonalities and diversity in human experiences throughout the recent era.This is a genuinely global textbook that takes a non-nationalistic approach to history and attempts to avoid marginalising the role of non-western actors and societies. John Corbally explores the connections interactions and exploitations of global resources and peoples that were part and parcel of 20th-century history. Economically the book shows how people were connected by the spread of global capitalism and communism. It explores the spread of traditional religions and philosophies all over the globe as well as looking at secular challenges. It also considers how technology reached further into peoples lives.Ideal for undergraduate level students of 20th-century history this is a book that offers a balanced multi-perspective approach to recent global history helping the 21st-century student understand todays world and interrogate commonly held assumptions about its history.
