Transnationalism and Contemporary Global History
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Author Description
Introduction / Matthew Hilton And Rama Mitter -- Feeding The World: Connecting Europe And Asia, 1930-1945 / Sunil Amrith And Patricia Clavin -- Imperialism, Transnationalism, And The Reconstruction Of Post-war China: Unrra In China, 1944-7 / Rona Mitter -- 'auntie Unrra' At The Crossroads / Jessica Reinisch -- Popular Responses To The Atomic Bomb In China, 1945-1955 / Henrietta Harrison -- Ghosts Of The Japanese Imperial Army: The 'white Group' (baituan) And Early Post-war Sino-japanese Relations / Barak Kushner -- Swaraj For Kenya, 1949-1965: The Ambiguities Of Transnational Politics / Margret Frenz -- Women's Rights In Cold War Europe: Disentangling Feminist Histories / Celia Donert -- Compromising With Consumerism In Socialist China: Transnational Flows And Internal Tensions In Socialist Advertising / Karl Gerth -- From Peace To The Panthers, Prc Engagement With African-american Transnational Networks, 1949-1979 / Matthew D. Johnson -- From Diaspora To Third Worldism And The United Nations: India And The Politics Of Decolonizing Africa / Gerard Mccann. Edited By Matthew Hilton And Rana Mitter. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This collection investigates how transnational networks and cross-border flows have shaped the political, social, and economic landscape of the twentieth century. Editors Matthew Hilton and Rana Mitter, both established scholars in global and Asian history, curate a series of essays that challenge traditional nation-state-centric historical narratives. By examining specific case studies ranging from post-war relief efforts to Cold War ideological exchanges, the authors argue that global history is best understood through the lens of interconnected movements rather than isolated domestic developments.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of post-war reconstruction efforts including the role of UNRRA in China.
- Examination of transnational political movements, such as the engagement between the PRC and African-American networks.
- Case studies on the intersection of consumerism, feminism, and socialist policy in the mid-twentieth century.
- Primary source-based research focusing on Sino-Japanese relations and decolonization efforts in Africa and India.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and historians frequently cite this volume as a significant contribution to the field of transnational history, noting its utility in bridging disparate regional studies. The text is recognized for its academic rigor and is often recommended for graduate-level research into the complexities of global political networks.
Page Count:
295
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199685177
ISBN-13:
9780199685172
Politics
History
Sociology
International relations
Global History
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