World History

The Modern Era

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978-1-59884-672-0

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Acts of terrorism plague the Middle East and Europe seemingly every day; civil war rages in Syria, forcing thousands to seek asylum; and the threat of nuclear weapons grows in East Asia. We live in a world in which conflicts are many and widespread, and have deep historical roots; though it may be impossible to fully understand the world as we know it, analysis of the political, social, and intellectual events and movements that have defined it can serve to turn students into informed global citizens.

World History: The Modern Era provides for comprehensive study of the emergence of the modern world, covering the history of the world from 1500 to the present. Students will learn about the evolution of modern Europe since the Renaissance; concurrent developments in Asia, Africa, and the Islamic world; the global impact of the Industrial Revolution; revolutions in France and Latin America; imperialism; nationalism; World Wars I and II; growing global powers, and more.

Highlights

Includes more than 70 era explorations, including those of the Spread of Protestantism, Napoleon's Empire, the Unification of Italy, the Meiji Restoration, and the Iron Curtain, complemented by a number of interactive study and teaching tools
Houses more than 7,300 primary sources of exceptional authenticity, including Ronald Reagan's "Tear Down This Wall" speech; newsreel footage of the U.S. landing at Inchon, Korea; photographs including those of T. E. Lawrence during the Arab uprising in 1917; book excerpts and recorded interviews with notable figures; and maps depicting kingdoms, island regions, religious affiliations, and more
Strengthens critical thinking skills by challenging students to meditate on questions such as "Was Ronald Reagan responsible for the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War?" and "To what extent have religious differences shaped the ongoing conflict in Kashmir?"
Builds students' contextual understanding of key concepts in modern history with more than 270 Course Essential Video modules recorded by master teachers and scholars

Suite Features

ABC-CLIO Solutions School Editions

Offering effective technology for your library and created specifically for middle and high school students, ABC-CLIO Solutions Schools Edition provides authoritative coverage of essential topics in U.S. history and government, world history, geography, and a range of multicultural and popular culture subjects.

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A STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM updated daily by a team of subject-specific editorial experts and supported by an extensive range of instructional material.

A DEEP COLLECTION OF MODEL COMMENTARIES from noted scholars that have been specially commissioned to foster critical thinking stimulated by exposure to varying points of view.

AN EDUCATOR SUPPORT CENTER containing valuable professional development tools as well as relevant resources such as discussion points, activities, lesson plans, and research lists.

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Topic Centers

The Emergence of Modern Europe, 1500–1700 • Reformation and Counter-Reformation • The Flowering of the Renaissance • The Rise of Absolutism • The Scientific Revolution	Spheres of Influence, 1776–1914 • The Scramble for Africa • The Americas and the Caribbean • East Asia and the Pacific • South Asia and the Middle East	The Cold War, 1945–1991 • Tension in the Post–War World • Crises, Confrontation, and Détente • The End of the Cold War
The World Beyond Europe, 1500–1776 • African Empires • East Asia • South Asian and Middle Eastern Empires • The New World	The Rise of Nationalism, 1815–1914 • The Consolidation of Modern Nation–States • The Social Revolution • A Cultural Revival	A New Millennium, 1991–present • The Post-Cold War World • The 21st Century
The Age of Reason, 1700–1800 • The Enlightenment • Early Industrialization	The Power of the Industrial Revolution, 1800–1914 • Breakthroughs in Science • A Growing Market Economy • The Spread of Transportation • The Rise of Urbanization
A Time of Revolutions, 1776–1825 • French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era • Latin American Revolutions	The World at War, 1914–1945 • World War I • The Interwar Years • World War II

Reviews/Endorsements

Reviews

"World History provides a comprehensive and well-written treatment of key historical developments from 1500 to the present day ... delivers a broad spectrum of resources ... helpful tools allow teachers and librarians to create, save, and post customized research lists of selected articles, supplementary materials, and activities online."—Technology & Learning

"This already outstanding resource has been improved with a crisp, easy-to-use interface that few students should have difficulty mastering. Highly recommended for school and public libraries."—Booklist

"The content in this database is well matched to academic needs for high school and high level middle school coursework."—Library Media Connection

Endorsements

"Since we purchased the ABC-CLIO Schools subscription websites, our library usage has grown tenfold. The library is packed these days! The depth and breadth of the websites is wonderful. Everything that students need—from country profiles to current images, maps, and documents—is in one place. And besides social studies teachers, foreign language teachers, and others use the websites too—some to plan curriculum. The library and social studies faculties are now working more closely together."—Joanne Hughes
Librarian/Technology Coordinator
Auburn Riverside High School
Auburn, WA

"After purchasing the websites, I participated in an online training session which was both convenient and informative! Now I quickly set up customized research lists for the students to direct them to discussion questions and review activities they can complete in the library. The students love all the visual primary sources, especially when they are making posters or brochures for class."—Terrie Crockwell
Library Media Technician
Etiwanda High School
Etiwanda, CA

"With the ABC-CLIO Schools subscription websites, students can locate information themselves with minimal instruction. The websites are accurate and reliable, and they guide students in building information literacy skills—examining different interpretations, choosing between resources, and synthesizing information. Teachers appreciate that the websites are current and aligned to standards."—Susan Leigh Burrell
Librarian/Media Specialist
Grace E. Metz Middle School
Manassas, VA

"The Wayne School district has adopted a thematic curriculum for the teaching of World and US History. As a result of this curriculum shift, we have decided not to rely on a textbook as the primary instrument for instruction. In this age of digital technology, we have found that there are many wonderful digital resources that students and teachers can utilize to enrich the learning experience. One of the best is ABC-CLIO. We find their databases of information to be rich in primary source materials, their readings to be clear and concise, and their videos, graphs, and charts very engaging. Furthermore, the ABC-CLIO databases are easy to navigate for students and teachers. Searches are easily obtained including advance searches. ABC-CLIO even provides stimulating lessons and discussion points to further enhance the classroom experience. We are very happy with their product including their support services. I would recommend ABC-CLIO to any school district looking to move their curriculum into the 21st century."
—Carmine J. Picardo, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, Wayne Public Schools

Awards

2002 Curriculum Web Site Awards, Premium Award — District Administration

2002 Best Software in High School (BESSIE) - Web Site — ComputEd Gazette

2002 Award of Excellence — Technology & Learning

2003 Golden Lamp and Distinguished Achievement Award — EdPress

2003 Readers' Choice Award: K-12 Instructional Software — eSchool News

2003 Curriculum Web Site Hall of Fame — District Administration

2004 Awards Portfolio Winner — Media & Methods Magazine

2008 Best Educational Software Award (BESSIE)—Social Studies Web Site — ComputEd Gazette

2008 Education Software Review Award (EDDIE) — ComputEd Gazette

2008 Award of Excellence — Tech and Learning

2015 New Product Award for "Course Essentials" Video Learning Module Series — Tech and Learning

2017 CODiE Award Winner - Best Social Sciences Instructional Solution — SIIA

2018 Gold Award — Modern Library Awards

2019 Best Social Studies Website — ComputED Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES)

2018 Best Social Studies Website — ComputED Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES)

2018 Best Online Educational Resource — ComputED Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES)

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