Includes bibliographical references (p. [379]-413) and index.

The Evolution of World History -- Defining World History -- Historical Philosophy, to 1900 -- Grand Synthesis, 1900-1965 -- Themes and Analyses, 1965-1990 -- Organizing a Field, since 1990 -- Narrating World History -- Revolution in Historical Studies -- Disciplines -- Area Studies -- Global Studies -- Results of Recent Research -- Political and Economic History -- Social History -- Ecology, Technology, and Health -- Cultural History -- Debating World History -- Logic of Analysis in World History -- Scale in History: Time and Space -- Modeling Frameworks and Strategies -- Verifying Historical Interpretations -- Analyzing World History -- Study and Research in World History -- Programs and Priorities in Graduate Education -- Course of Study -- Resources for Graduate Study -- Researching World History -- Conclusion: Tasks in World History.

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