World War 2 : From Local Interacting Communities to Global Technology - Enabled Individualism.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Egbers, Johannes H.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1939-1945--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : Austin Macauley Publishers Ltd., 2024.

Summary:

World War 2 was more than a conflict of nations and epic battles; it was a turning point that fundamentally altered the course of human interaction. This transformative period in history saw the rapid development of groundbreaking technologies like rocket science and jet engine propulsion, shifting the world from local community-focused lifestyles to a global, technology-driven society. It also marked a pivotal change in societal focus, moving from individual responsibility to a broader emphasis on human rights. World War 2: The War that Changed Humanity delves into this seismic shift against the dramatic backdrop of some of the war's most crucial battles, including Operation Market Garden and Operation Veritable. The book offers an insightful review of these foundational changes, exploring how the war not only reshaped the geopolitical landscape but also redefined humanity's social and technological trajectory.

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ISBN:

9798891553101

OCLC:

1434176545