McCoy, Alfred W.
To Govern the Globe: World Orders and Catastrophic Change
- ISBN 13:
- 9781642595789
- author:
- McCoy, Alfred W.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Haymarket Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 380
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.5 x 4.3 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- History, World History, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Hardcover, 429 pages, 2021. This book explores the complex and often tumultuous history of global governance, tracing the rise and fall of various world orders over the past seven centuries. From the devastating Black Death to the looming climate crisis, the author examines how a succession of catastrophes has shaped the course of human history, often with profound and far-reaching consequences. The book delves into the development of colonial sugar plantations, which played a significant role in the growth of modern capitalism, and the devastating impact of the transatlantic slave trade on African societies. By examining the lessons of the past, the author offers a nuanced and insightful analysis of the present and future, shedding light on the pressing issues of our time, including climate change, social justice, and the future of human societies.
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