The Origins of the Modern World: A Global and Environmental Narrative from the Fifteenth to the Twenty-First Century (World Social Change) .PDF
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The origins of the modern world: A global and environmental history reveals a narrative that spans centuries. Throughout the book, we learn of the development of civilizations across different regions of earth, how they dealt with the environment, and how they created their societies and systems of governance. While the book is largely an account of ancient civilizations, it does occasionally dig into recent history, such as the decolonization of South Africa or the breakup of the Soviet Union. It offers an international perspective on environmental issues affecting the present day, focusing mainly on the effects of humans on the environment.
This book is very informative. It would make an excellent text for a college course on the history and the environment. It offers clear insights into some of the most important historical events and periods, while at the same time being very readable and easy to read. For the student who is looking for a very in-depth explanation of these topics, this is an ideal resource.
The book has been praised by numerous experts on the environment, including zoologists Paul Dries and James Wright, political scientists Oliver Polega and Aldo Leopold, and anthropologists Jane Keough and Paul Bahn. The authors have also received many awards for their written work on environmental issues. The writing style of the book is clear and concise, while at the same time complex and detailed. The research provided in the book is thorough, engaging, and provides an in-depth look at the origins of the modern world: A global and environmental history. The reader will learn how humankind has impacted the environment, how our actions affect our environment, and what future actions we can take to preserve and protect the planet.