Modernization of the Western World - A Society Transformed

Summary

The Modernization of the Western World presents an overview of the history of Western civilization and provides readers with the intellectual tools they need to comprehend how societies function and change. Covering Western history from ancient history to the current era of globalization, it draws on the tradition of historical sociology to describe the forces of social change and what they have meant to the lives of the people caught in the midst of them.
This second edition is revised throughout to bring the content up to date with recent developments and discusses key themes such as terrorism, refugees, the European Union and multinational corporations. It also includes a new chapter on the Ancient World, covering this era from the advent of urbanization and agriculture in the Middle East to the fall of Rome and emergence of Christianity, providing valuable historical context.
Clear and concise, this book succinctly illustrates the essential turning points in the history of Western society and identifies the economic, social, political and cultural forces that are transforming the wider world to this day. Illustrated with maps and images and containing a glossary and new boxed features explaining key concepts, this is the perfect introductory book for students of the development of Western civilization.

Product details

• Authors: Kathleen Callanan Martin, Martin Kathleen Callanan, John McGrath, John Martin Mcgrath
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.11.2017
• EAN: 9781138068544
• ISBN: 978-1-138-06854-4
• No. of pages: 312
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, HISTORY / General, HISTORY / Modern / General, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, HISTORY / Europe / Western, Historiography, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, History and Archaeology