Survey of modern transformation of civilizations from 1500 to the present day with emphasis on political, social, cultural, and economic development as they evolved in the various areas. Examines the increasing interconnection of the various world regions emerging through the European Renaissance and age of exploration, the impact of the enlightenment and modern revolutions, the rise of modern nations throughout the world, industrialism, imperialism, and the impact to the Indian, African, Far Eastern and American backgrounds and developments, the world wars, the Cold War, postcolonialism, and other topics that explore the interactions among various civilization regions.