International History

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.