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020			_a9780195176322
040			_cIITK
041			_aeng
082			_a909.0803 _bOx2
245			_aThe oxford encyclopedia of the modern world [8 volume set] _cedited by Peter N. Stearns
260			_aNew York _bOxford University Press _c2008
300			_avarious pagings
505			_aContents : v. 1. Aborigines-business v. 2. Cairo-dust v. 3. Earthday- hearth disease v. 4. Hebrew language and literature - luxury v. 5. Macau-Oxfam v. 6. Pachinko - skyscrapers v. 7. Slave rebellions, American - white slavery v. 8. Wildlife-Zulu War, topical outline of entries, directory of contributors, index.
520			_aThe Encyclopedia of the Modern World delves into the period from 1750 to the present, providing special attention to social, economic, cultural and political topics applicable to the time. The breadth of knowledge offered within this multivolume set is astounding, with features spanning articles on countries, regions, and ethnic groups; themes involving social history, demography, family life, politics, economics, religion, thought, education, science and technology, and culture; events such as major wars; and extensive coverage of the United States. Detailed articles cover not only the major facts but the interpretations as well and are written for readers who are not specialists in the particular area. Enriched with over 800 halftones and 50 maps, this reference work is essential for any scholar, general reader, collector or curator interested in this rich and varied time in history. Through its fluent global coverage The Encyclopedia of Modern World provides information about and interpretation of major developments across particular regionsboth salient events and regional perspectives on common themes such as politics, demography, social class, and gender. Readers can explore topics that have global implications, such as migration, childhood, and foods, topics that can be viewed through a combination of global patterns and key comparisons. Entries also shed light on standard geographic and ethnic units, such as Scandinavia, Korea, or the Gypsies, in the modern period. The Encyclopedia presents unprecedented coverage of global processes and institutions themselves including the International Red Cross, and the League of Nations. All readers alike will benefit from the vast outpouring on world history in the modern period all captured within this convenient resource.
650			_aHistory, Modern
700			_aStearns, Peter N. [ed.]
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