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Uncertain Order: The World in the Twentieth Century - Couverture souple

Browne Ph.D., Blaine Terry; Cottrell Ph.D. JD, Robert Charles

 
9780130287038: Uncertain Order: The World in the Twentieth Century
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0130287032 ISBN 13 : 9780130287038
Editeur : Pearson, 2002

Synopsis

For courses in 20th Century World History.

This text offers a narrative, chronological, and regionally organized approach to twentieth century world history. Throughout the presentation, three themes emphasize the importance of ideology, conflict, and technology to the century's events. Its broad and inclusive focus also pays attention to necessary detail and specifics, and incorporates relevant material into the body of the text to offer students an uninterrupted historical narrative.

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À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Uncertain Order offers a chronological and regionally-organized approach to twentieth-century world history, emphasizing the roles of individuals in the shaping of the century's events. This approach is supported by three major themes: ideology, conflict, and technology. With full coverage of Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, and full chapters devoted to the First and Second World Wars, Uncertain Order provides readers with a compelling perspective on the twentieth century.

Key Features Include:
  • Biographical essays emphasize the roles of individuals in shaping the century's events
  • Balanced coverage of major world regions including Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the non-western world in general
  • Focus on both the First and Second World Wars
  • Three-part organization covering: The Decline of European Hegemony, 1900-1945; The Age of the Superpowers, 19451989; and The World Order in Transition, 1989-Present
  • Straightforward and accessible format with a lively, narrative writing style

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Éditeur
Pearson
Date d'édition
2002
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0130287032
ISBN 13 
9780130287038
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
560
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Riccardo Bacigalupo
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