Ergebnis für "Change" in Welt

In societies on the brink of catastrophe, ordinary words and actions can shift dangerously into the "crime of crimes." This series gives voice to those crimes, and the signs that suggest the process of genocide is unfolding in ways history has yet to reckon with: neighbors turning on neighbors, silence serving as permission, and abandonment of memory in the final stage of denial. Each episode is a narrated essay drawn from a larger project examining genocide, mass violence, and the forces that polarize communities before destruction unfolds. The framework: Gregory Stanton's Ten Stages of ...

Bloomsbury presents The Earth Transformed written and read by Peter Frankopan. THE TIMES BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023 A BOOK OF THE YEAR PICK FOR THE TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES, BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE, GUARDIAN, INDEPENDENT AND FINANCIAL TIMES A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK | AN INSTANT #2 SUNDAY TIMES...

In a contest of change, which century from the past millennium would come up trumps? Imagine the Black Death took on the female vote in a pub brawl, or the Industrial Revolution faced the Internet in a medieval joust - whose side would you be on? In this hugely entertaining book, celebrated historian Ian Mortimer takes us on a whirlwind tour of Western history, pitting one century against another in his quest to measure change.

Brought to you by Penguin. How The Solar System Shaped Human History – And May Help Save Our Planet Our solar system is an extraordinary place where asteroids careen off course and solar winds hurl charged particles across billions of miles of space. Yet we seldom consider how these events, so...

This program is read by the author. The author, in his twenties, who is fluent in Chinese, examines the future of China through the lens of the Jiu Ling Hou—the generation born after 1990. A close up look at the Chinese generation born after 1990 exploring through personal encounters how young...

Human Geography For Dummies introduces you to the ideas and perspectives encompassed by the field of human geography and makes a great supplement to human geography courses in high school or college. So what is human geography? Human geography explores the relationship between humans and their natural environment, tracking the broad social patterns that shape human societies. You'll learn about immigration, urbanization, globalization, empire and political expansion, and economic systems, to name a few.

In Change Is Possible, public health legend William H. Foege and five coauthors chronicle the failures and successes of global health through the modern age, including the massive impacts of colonialism, religious groups, philanthropies, politics, NGOs, and more. Foege, who has served in local, national, and international public health contexts is uniquely qualified to reflect on the history of global health. He and his Rollins School of Public Health coauthors explain why colonialism has been the greatest disaster for global health, whereas military medicine may have been its greatest asset.

Two musicians present an ongoing reading of The Notation Is Not the Music, in which perspectives on research and practice in performing old music clash with modern playing today.Content from The Notation Is Not the Music: Reflections on Early Music Practice and Performance by Barthold Kuijken is used with permission of Indiana University Press.

SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER BLACKWELL'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH The extraordinary story of how the Endurance, Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship, was found in the most hostile sea on Earth in 2022 On 21 November 1915, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship, Endurance, finally succumbed to the crushing ice...

From multi-award-winning author Peter Frankopan now comes a dazzling illustrated edition of his bestselling book, The Earth Transformed: An Untold History. Featuring bold and captivating artwork from Romolo D'Hipolito, The Earth Transformed: Illustrated Edition guides readers on an extraordinary...

Authored by Keith Highiet and David Seymour for the McHenry Museum & Historical Society in 2025, "StaniStory: Change and Continuity in Stanislaus County" (2nd Edition) is an epic exploration into the history of Stanislaus County, California. Based on the original 1941 landmark book by Joseph Burton Vasché, this work updates local elementary history curriculum. The audio version of the book was recorded at Modesto Junior College's Music & Recording Lab under the direction of professor David Dow. Editing and post-production technical work was completed by Ben Hoover and Colby Gomes.

The award-winning author of First Steps returns with a revelatory tour of the latest scientific discoveries in archaeology and paleontology to challenge the idea of human exceptionalism, presenting a more complex—and fascinating—portrait of Us: who came before us, and what of us comes from...

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The New York Times bestselling author of Stuff Matters presents a rollicking guided tour of the secret lives of gases: the magnificent, strange, and fascinating substances that shape our world. Gases are all around us—they fill our lungs, power our movement, create stars, and warm our...

New Zealand's history is a story of Maori resilience, colonial upheaval, and the forging of a bicultural nation. This podcast, hosted by Lucas and Luna, traces the arc from the first Polynesian voyagers who settled Aotearoa around 1300 CE to the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, the brutal Land Wars of the 1860s, and the modern Maori renaissance. We explore the intricate iwi (tribal) politics, the musket wars that reshaped power balances, the impact of European missionaries and settlers, and the rise of Kingitanga—the Maori King Movement. Key figures like Hone Heke, Te Rauparaha, ...

Colombia’s history is a tapestry of pre-Columbian civilizations, Spanish conquest, independence struggles, and a modern era defined by violence and resilience. From the Muisca confederation and the legend of El Dorado to the brutal conquest led by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada, Lucas and Luna trace the roots of a nation forged in gold and blood. The colonial era under the Viceroyalty of New Granada gave way to the revolutionary visions of Simón Bolívar and Francisco de Paula Santander, whose rivalries shaped the Gran Colombia experiment. The 19th century saw a cascade of civil wars—the ...

This clearly written and engrossing book presents a global narrative of the origins of the modern world from 1400 to the present. Unlike most studies, which assume that the "rise of the West" is the story of the coming of the modern world, this history, drawing upon new scholarship on Asia, Africa, and the New World, constructs a story in which those parts of the world play major roles.

In 1917, the Halifax Disaster became the largest man-made explosion before the atomic bomb, leaving a profound impact on society. This observational study delves into the social dynamics surrounding this monumental catastrophe, focusing not on the events history but on its effects on social structures and change. The author meticulously examines the immediate shock and disintegration experienced by individuals and communities, analyzing their reactions through the lens of sociological theory. The work highlights the intricate process of social organization that unfolded in the wake of the ...

Society thrives through progress, and that progress comes from individuals who dare to make a difference. In this series, we dive deep into the lives of changemakers who are shaping the world for the better. Join us as we explore their journeys, uncover their motivations, and learn how their efforts are creating a brighter, more positive future for all.

We take questions from curious Edmontonians about local history. Then we find out the answers together.