The World in The 21st Century

Beginning with a recap of major events at the end of the 20th century, the unit goes on to survey important matters related to global politics, economics, conflicts, social changes, and the environment. While the exploration does not shy away from contemporary challenges, it does conclude with a look at the many reasons for hope.

Future political scientists will enjoy seeing images and reading about world leaders they may know about from social media or news broadcasts. The many images of people and cities around the world will be sure to fascinate everyone, while challenging matters from the recent past provide a context for current events. Future politicians (and debaters) may enjoy exchanging views about the social, environmental, and economic matters portrayed on these screens. At the same time, there is much to ponder for those who enjoy making predictions about future events. In short, The World in the 21st Century sheds light on much of what is taking place in the world today. It is a must read.