An enthralling analysis of the defining social and political events of the twentieth century.

1. A Century of Violence; 2. Science, Technology and the Acceleration of Change; 3. Capitalism, Socialism and Communism; 4. Imperialism, Nationalism and Globalization; 5. Freedom and Human Rights; 6. Changing Environments; 7. Culture and Social Criticism; 8. Values and Virtues; 9. An Age of Progress?

Walter G. Moss is a Professor of History in the Department of History & Philosophy at Eastern Michigan University.