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The Origins of the Modern World: A Global and Ecological Narrative from the Fifteenth to the Twentyfirst Century, 2nd Edition (,Used
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This clearly written and engrossing book presents a global narrative of the origins of the modern world from 1400 to the present. Unlike most studies, which assume that the 'rise of the West' is the story of the coming of the modern world, this history, drawing upon new scholarship on Asia, Africa, and the New World, constructs a story in which those parts of the world play major roles.Robert B. Marks defines the modern world as one marked by industry, the nation state, interstate warfare, a large and growing gap between the wealthiest and poorest parts of the world, and an escape from 'the biological old regime.' He explains its origins by emphasizing contingencies (such as the conquest of the New World); the broad comparability of the most advanced regions in China, India, and Europe; the reasons why England was able to escape from common ecological constraints facing all of those regions by the 18th century; and a conjuncture of human and natural forces that solidified a gap between the industrialized and nonindustrialized parts of the world.Now in a new edition that brings the saga of the modern world to the present, the book considers how and why the United States emerged as a world power in the twentieth century and became the sole superpower by the twentyfirst century. Once again arguing that the rise of the United States to global hegemon was contingent, not inevitable, Marks also points to the resurgence of Asia and the vastly changed relationship of humans to the environment that may, in the long run, overshadow any political and economic milestones of the past hundred years.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Origins of the Modern World'? A: The book presents a global narrative of the origins of the modern world from the year 1400 to the present, emphasizing the roles of Asia, Africa, and the New World in shaping modern history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Origins of the Modern World' is Robert B. Marks.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is classified as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show signs of wear but is still functional.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the 2nd edition of 'The Origins of the Modern World'.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on July 27, 2006.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The binding type of this book is paperback.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers topics such as industry, nation-states, interstate warfare, ecological changes, and the socio-economic gap between different regions.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic purposes as it draws upon new scholarship and provides a comprehensive narrative of global history.
- Q: Does the book discuss the United States' emergence as a superpower? A: Yes, the book discusses how and why the United States emerged as a world power in the twentieth century and became the sole superpower by the twenty-first century.