{"product_id":"9781516514625","title":"The World Transformed: Modern Civilization Since 1648","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe World Transformed: Modern Civilization Since 1648\u003c\/em\u003e is an innovative text that combines world history and western civilization. Rather than approaching history and civilization as a purely chronological study, the book considers the differing approaches to life and politics that prevailed at various times and in various places. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning with the rise of the sovereign state, the twelve chapters explore intellectual transformation in 17th and 18th Century Europe, globalization and war in the early modern period, traditional East Asian states, Muslim empires, and the emergence of the nation-state. Students also learn about political transformation and modernizing forces in the 19th Century, the modernization of warfare, and challenges to western modernity and the developing world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelping students what it actually means to be a part of modern civilization and have a modern world view, \u003cem\u003eThe World Transformed\u003c\/em\u003e is well-suited to classes in world history, western or modern civilization, and the history of globalization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharles Carter\u003c\/strong\u003e, who earned his Ph.D. at Ohio State University, is an assistant professor of history at Shorter University. He has written for the \u003cem\u003eInternational History Review \u003c\/em\u003eand served as co-editor (with Melissa Yeager) of \u003cem\u003ePacts and Alliances in History: Diplomatic Strategy and the Politics of Coalition\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA professor of history at Shorter University, \u003cstrong\u003eTerry Morris\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia. Dr. Morris is a past recipient of the Vulcan Material Company's Excellence in Teaching Award and the author of \u003cem\u003eOrganizing the Firm: The Role of Science in Modern Management\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cognella Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47063808344304,"sku":"9781516514625","price":94.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781516514625_p0.jpg?v=1763727112","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781516514625","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}