International History

<i>International History: A Cultural Approach</i> 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. <br/><br/>Among the themes covered are: <br/>- Nationalism and cosmopolitanism <br/>- Migration <br/>- Cross-cultural encounters <br/>- Consumerism and youth cultures <br/>- Environmental transformations <br/>- Economic and technological globalization <br/> <br/>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.