Books in the The World Beat Series series

The twentieth century has been scarred by political violence and genocide, reaching its extreme in the Holocaust. Yet, at the same time, the century has been marked by a growing commitment to human rights.

Borders represent an intriguing paradox as globalization continues to leap barriers at a vigorous pace, yet the political boundaries separating peoples remain pervasive and problematic. Suitable for undergraduates, this work offers theoretical concepts for understanding the overarching context of globalization.

Examines the processes of cultural exchange as they occurred in empire building, looking at Early Mesopotamia, Africa, Greece, Japan, India, the Arab world, and empires in other parts of the globe.

The most serious environmental problems of the twenty-first century have the potential to alter the course of life on this planet.