International History A Cultural Approach

International History: A Cultural Approach offers an innovative history of modern international relations that stresses cultural themes. In place of the usual focus on great-power rivalries, diplomatic negotiations, military conflict, and other phenomena in which sovereign nations are the key players, this book focuses on intercultural relations as individuals, races, religions, and non-state actors interact across national boundaries, to provide a fresh perspective on modern international history.

Among the themes covered are:
- Nationalism and cosmopolitanism
- Migration
- Cross-cultural encounters
- Consumerism and youth cultures
- Environmental transformations
- Economic and technological globalization

Akira Iriye and Petra Goedde's approach offers a deeper understanding of international history, focusing on people and their cultures rather than just state level interactions.

Akira Iriye is Charles Warren Professor of History (Emeritus), Harvard University, USA.

Petra Goedde is Associate Professor of History at Temple University, USA.

Introduction
Part I: The Rise of the Modern, 1800-1870
1. The Emergence of "Modern" Consciousness
2. Cross-Cultural Encounters
3. Nationalism and Cosmopolitanism
Part II: Migrations and Empires, 1870-1920
4. Global Migrations
5. Imperialism and Modernization
6. Cultural Internationalism
7. Inter-Racial Cleavages
Part III: Global Cultures, 1920-1970
8. Totalitarian and Democratic Ideologies
9. Youth Movements and Cultures
10. Human Rights and Human Memories
11. Consumerism and Environmentalism
Part IV: Transnational Connections, 1970-Today
12. Globalization and the De-Centering of the West
13. The Growth of Non-State Actors
14. Transnationalism and Tribalism
15. Inter-Generational and Cross-Generational Communication
Bibliography
Index

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