May 1, 2024
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Modern History is the study of the period from around 1500 to the present day, and it covers a wide range of topics, from the rise of the nation-state to the development of modern technology. It is a fascinating and complex subject that can help us to understand the world around us.
Why Study Modern History?
There are many reasons why someone might want to study Modern History, including:
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Reading list
We've selected 15 books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Modern History.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the modern world-system, from its origins in the 16th century to the present day. Wallerstein argues that the world-system capitalist system that is based on the exploitation of the periphery by the core.
Examines the social and economic changes that occurred in Europe during the Industrial Revolution. Polanyi argues that these changes led to the creation of a market economy that was based on the commodification of labor and land.
Examines the ways in which the West has represented the East. Said argues that Orientalism form of cultural imperialism that has served to justify Western domination of the East.
Examines the rise and fall of great powers over the past 500 years. Kennedy argues that great powers decline when they overextend themselves militarily and economically.
Argues that the end of the Cold War marked the end of history. Fukuyama argues that the world has reached the end of ideological conflict and that liberal democracy is the final form of government.
Argues that the world is divided into different civilizations and that these civilizations are clashing with each other. Huntington argues that the most important conflict in the world is the conflict between the West and Islam.
Examines the rise of Monsanto, the world's largest seed company. Robin argues that Monsanto dangerous company that is harming the environment and human health.
Examines the ways in which corporations and governments have used disasters to impose neoliberal policies. Klein argues that these policies have led to increased inequality and poverty.
Examines the climate crisis and argues that we need to take radical action to address it. Klein proposes a number of solutions, including a Green New Deal.
Examines the ways in which climate change is leading to conflict and war. Klare argues that climate change threat to global security and that we need to take action to address it.
Examines the future of capitalism. Mason argues that capitalism is in crisis and that we need to find a new economic system.
Examines the ways in which corporations are using surveillance to control our lives. Zuboff argues that surveillance capitalism threat to our privacy and democracy.
Examines the ways in which the Fourth Industrial Revolution is changing our world. Schwab argues that we need to prepare for the future of work and the economy.
Examines the ways in which robots are taking over our jobs. Ford argues that we need to prepare for a future in which robots are the dominant workforce.
Examines the future of humanity. Harari argues that we are on the verge of a new era in which humans will be able to control their own evolution.
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