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Bloomsbury International History A Cultural Approach by Akira Iriye and Petra Goedde
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 globalizationAkira 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.