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This comprehensive and balanced history of the world in the 20th century and into the new millennium chronicles key events of the period and examines the underlying issues that shaped the times. Duiker's CONTEMPORARY WORLD HISTORY, 7th Edition, takes a global approach to the subject while doing justice to the distinctive character of individual civilizations and regions. Updated with new scholarship, the seventh edition include coverage of recent events in the areas of economy and society, the prospect for climate change and international affairs. Integrating political, economic, social and cultural history, the author creates a chronologically ordered synthesis that gives students the true flavor of the most decisive moments in recent world history. In addition, Duiker's own photographs and selection of primary source documents provide engaging illustrations of key points.
- Each chapter now opens with a "Connections to Today" question that prompts students to find the links between the past and the present -- helping them appreciate the relevance of history to their own lives.
- Focus questions are included at the opening of key sections to help students check their understanding of important concepts.
- A series of critical thinking questions added at the end of each chapter gives students a useful overview as well as guides them to the key subjects in that chapter -- maximizing their study time and course success.
- Focus questions are provided with every chapter image, giving readers visual context to improve their comprehension of text material.
- "Historians Debate" sections are included in every chapter, giving readers insight into the various ways in which historians examine events.
- Substantially expanded, Chapter 16 "Constructing a New World Order" provides an extended discussion of issues of current interest, including civil rights, the growth of the women's liberation movement, the impact of globalization and technological change on the world economy, the current crisis affecting liberal democratic societies and the challenge of climate change.
- "Spot maps" appear in numerous chapters, offering students an up-close view that provides critical details on smaller areas not apparent in the larger maps. Many spot maps are also available on the Book Companion Website and include commentary and critical thinking questions.
- Timelines clearly highlight and contrast different cultures and nations, helping readers gain a comparative view of the development of world history. Timelines also appear on the Book Companion Website with commentary and image links to help students further their understanding.
- "Film & History" features present a brief analysis of the plot as well as the historical significance, value and accuracy of several films, such as "Suffragette" in Chapter 1; "A Passage to India" in Chapter 5; "The Lives of Others" (originally titled "Das Leben Der Anderen") (2006) in Chapter 10; "The Bridge of Spies" in Chapter 7; and "The Last Emperor" (1987) in Chapter 12.
- Challenging students to think critically and analytically, primary source documents in every chapter expose readers to the historian's craft while allowing the book to be used as the sole text for the course. Assignable questions appear at the end of each primary source box. Topics include A Plea for Women’s Rights (Ch. 1); Program for a New China (Ch. 3); The Four Freedoms (Ch. 6); Out of the Doll's House (Ch. 8); Toward a United Europe (Ch. 10); Love and Marriage in China (Ch. 12); and Stealing the Nation's Riches, an excerpt from Ayi Kwei Armah's "The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born" (Ch. 14).
- Helping readers engage with text content, chapters open with a brief vignette to pique students' interest in the region under discussion, while part-ending "Reflections" features help readers organize and synthesize the material and make connections between events in different civilizations.
- Each chapter is complemented by detailed maps that help students understand the importance of geography in history. Expanded map captions encourage readers to think beyond the mere appearance of each map and to make connections across chapters, regions and concepts. Many maps are also available on the Book Companion Website.
- "Opposing Viewpoints" features present a comparison of two or three primary source excerpts to facilitate student analysis of historical documents. Accompanying focus questions help readers evaluate the documents. Topics include "To Resist or Not to Resist" (Ch. 2); "Practical Learning or Confucian Essence: The Debate over Reform" (Ch. 3); "The Excitement and the Reality of War" (Ch. 4); "Islam in the Modern World: Two Views" (Ch. 5); "Confrontation in Southeast Asia" (Ch. 7); "Students Appeal for Democracy" (Ch.12); and "The Arab and Jewish Case for Palestine" (Ch. 15).
- Coverage of numerous topics has been expanded with recent scholarship, including the rise of women's liberation (Ch. 1); traditional Chinese religion (Ch. 3); weaponry in World War I (Ch. 4); rise of the Third Reich (Ch. 6); civil rights, environmental issues and the role of science and technology in the postwar U.S. (Ch. 8); nationalist movements and the crisis of democracy in contemporary Europe (Ch. 10); conditions in China, the Arab-Israeli dispute and results of the “Arab Spring” (Ch. 15); and globalization, challenges to systems of liberal democracy and climate change (Ch. 16).
Part I: NEW WORLD IN THE MAKING.
1. The Rise of Industrial Society in the West.
2. The High Tide of Imperialism: Africa and Asia in an Era of Western Dominance.
3. Shadows over the Pacific: East Asia Under Challenge.
Part II: CULTURES IN COLLISION.
4. War and Revolution: World War I and Its Aftermath.
5. Nationalism, Revolution, and Dictatorship: Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America from 1919 to 1939.
6. The Crisis Deepens: The Outbreak of World War II.
Part III: ACROSS THE IDEOLOGICAL DIVIDE.
7. East and West in the Grip of the Cold War.
8. The United States, Canada, and Latin America.
9. Brave New World: The Rise and Fall of Communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
10. Postwar Europe: On the Path to Unity?
Part IV: THIRD WORLD RISING.
11. Toward the Pacific Century? Japan and the Little Tigers.
12. The East Is Red: China Under Communism.
13. Nationalism Triumphant: The Emergence of Independent States in South and Southeast Asia.
14. Emerging Africa.
15. Ferment in the Middle East.
Part V: THE NEW MILLENNIUM.
16. Constructing a New World Order.
1. The Rise of Industrial Society in the West.
2. The High Tide of Imperialism: Africa and Asia in an Era of Western Dominance.
3. Shadows over the Pacific: East Asia Under Challenge.
Part II: CULTURES IN COLLISION.
4. War and Revolution: World War I and Its Aftermath.
5. Nationalism, Revolution, and Dictatorship: Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America from 1919 to 1939.
6. The Crisis Deepens: The Outbreak of World War II.
Part III: ACROSS THE IDEOLOGICAL DIVIDE.
7. East and West in the Grip of the Cold War.
8. The United States, Canada, and Latin America.
9. Brave New World: The Rise and Fall of Communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
10. Postwar Europe: On the Path to Unity?
Part IV: THIRD WORLD RISING.
11. Toward the Pacific Century? Japan and the Little Tigers.
12. The East Is Red: China Under Communism.
13. Nationalism Triumphant: The Emergence of Independent States in South and Southeast Asia.
14. Emerging Africa.
15. Ferment in the Middle East.
Part V: THE NEW MILLENNIUM.
16. Constructing a New World Order.
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