History of the Wrld since 1945

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Examines the history of the World since the end of the World War II, including the Cold War, the dismantling of colonial empires, the development of the "Third World," and Globalization; seeks to give students an appreciation of the diversity of the World and its experience during these years with particular focus on unexpected outcomes, such as the growing salience of religion or the economic success of countries with very few natural resources.