World Contemporary History

Author: Blue Imagination
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: This book is a history major textbook for secondary school teachers advancing to undergraduate studies (from junior college level) compiled by the Department of Teacher Education of the Ministry of Education. The main content follows the basic threads of post-World War II international relations and the evolution of the world order, the impact of technological revolutions on world economic development, the transformation of the Soviet (and Eastern European) development model, and the development paths of third-world countries. It comprehensively analyzes the changes and developments in the world political and economic landscape in the second half of the 20th century, revealing the fundamental laws of contemporary world history. Tailored for adult education and teacher training, the book boldly incorporates the latest research findings in contemporary world history, such as the "World-Systems Theory" and the "Global Modernization Theory." To reflect the latest trends in world history development, the book extends its timeline to 2000, covering the entire process of the second half of the 20th century. This book is primarily intended for secondary school teachers advancing to undergraduate history major studies, as well as for teacher training college students, faculty, and general readers.