civilization, modern

Presents a monthly and daily chronology of events for every year from 1995 through 1999, covering social, economic, and political developments in the U.S. and around the world, and includes name and subject indexes.

Explores the question: "Does the human soul exist?" Traces the course of philosophy in regard to the scientific and spiritual worlds.

Events covered include World War II and the Holocaust, the atomic bomb, women in the workforce, Israel's independence, the Baby Boom, and Big Band music.

Examines the major events, people, and stories that occurred around the world during 2005 including Hurricane Katrina, U.S. Supreme Court nominations, the death of Pope John Paul II, and achievements in sports and entertainment.

Describes the many things that originally came from Spain, such as inventions, holidays, animals, foods, sports, and music.

Presents the political, social, and cultural trends of the first decade of the twenty-first century which included terrorist attacks, the first African American president, financial collapse, and inventions like the iPod and Facebook.

Presents primary and secondary source articles on the major events and cultural characteristics of the eighteenth century around the world, covering such topics as the European monarchs, composers, the Paris art salon, the French and Indian War, American slavery, the Boston Massacre, and child labor.