This book focuses on the worldwide shift from agricultural societies to industrial societies over the past two centuries, putting the implications for individuals and societies in global context while considering the limits of generalization across regions and cultures.
This book focuses on the worldwide shift from agricultural societies to industrial societies over the past two centuries, putting the implications for individuals and societies in global context while considering the limits of generalization across regions and cultures.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Peter N. Stearns is University Professor of History at George Mason University. He is the author of Globalization in World History (2nd edition 2015), Childhood in World History (3rd edition 2015), Gender in World History (3rd edition 2015), Peace in World History (2014), and Human Rights in World History (2012), all in this series. Other books include A History of Shame (forthcoming), Guiding the American University: Challenges and Choices (2015), and Satisfaction Not Guaranteed: Dilemmas of Progress in Modern Society (2012).
Inhaltsangabe
Preface: Why do we need another look at industrial society? Chapter 1: The Agricultural Age: the achievements and limitations of several millennia of world history Chapter 2: Building Industrial Society: the industrial revolution Chapter 3: A New Social Framework Chapter 4: Innovations in Personal Life: how deep was the industrial impact? Chapter 5: Governments and Cultures Chapter 6: The Global Arena: War and Peace Chapter 7: The Downsides of Industrial Society Conclusion
Preface: Why do we need another look at industrial society? Chapter 1: The Agricultural Age: the achievements and limitations of several millennia of world history Chapter 2: Building Industrial Society: the industrial revolution Chapter 3: A New Social Framework Chapter 4: Innovations in Personal Life: how deep was the industrial impact? Chapter 5: Governments and Cultures Chapter 6: The Global Arena: War and Peace Chapter 7: The Downsides of Industrial Society Conclusion
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