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21st Century Global Studies & Citizenship

21st Century Global Studies & Citizenship

Author(s): Carson Tavenner

Edition: 1

Copyright: 2025

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ISBN 9781792486029

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21st Century Global Studies & Citizenship introduces students to the interconnected world by examining historical developments, cultural interactions, political systems, and the forces that shape global society. The text explores how relationships among individuals, nations, civilizations, and regions have evolved over time, while providing students with the analytical tools needed to understand globalization, historical change, and contemporary global challenges. Beginning with the fundamentals of global studies and historical inquiry, the book traces the development of civilizations and the transformative events that continue to influence the modern world.

Designed to promote informed and engaged global citizenship, the text encourages readers to think critically about the connections between local and global communities and the responsibilities that come with living in an increasingly interconnected society. Through discussions of cooperation, conflict, globalization, and sustainable responses to worldwide issues, supplemented by maps, timelines, glossaries, and primary readings, 21st Century Global Studies & Citizenship equips students with the knowledge and perspective needed to navigate and contribute to the twenty-first-century world.

Preface
Introduction 
Chapter 1 What's in a Globe? 
Chapter 2 Global Studies Tools 
Chapter 3 Catalysts of Transformation 
Chapter 4 What is Global History? 
Chapter 5 Eastern Civilization's Global History 
Chapter 6 Subnational Relationships 
Chapter 7 Civilizational Relationships 
Chapter 8 National Relationships 
Chapter 9 The Individual Level of Relationship 
Chapter 10 Globalization 
Chapter 11 Responses: Structuring & Healing the Globe 
Chapter 12 Now What? 
Appendix A Glossary  
Appendix B Personal Timeline Project 
Appendix C Regional Maps 
Appendix D The Enlightenment, French & Industrial Revolutions 
Appendix E Orbital Dynamics 
Appendix F Selected Readings
 

Carson Tavenner

Carson Tavenner is a part-time faculty member in the Humanities Department at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. He teaches a variety of courses, including Introduction to Global Studies (GS101), Professional Research, and courses focused on America–China relations and global citizenship. His professional interests include strengthening subnational leadership capacity and promoting global engagement through education.

Tavenner's career combines academic instruction with civic engagement and international studies. He earned a Bachelor of Science in History from the United States Air Force Academy and a Master of Arts in International Studies (China) from the University of Washington. He has also been actively involved in America–China citizen diplomacy, serving on the National Committee on U.S.–China Relations since 2013.

21st Century Global Studies & Citizenship introduces students to the interconnected world by examining historical developments, cultural interactions, political systems, and the forces that shape global society. The text explores how relationships among individuals, nations, civilizations, and regions have evolved over time, while providing students with the analytical tools needed to understand globalization, historical change, and contemporary global challenges. Beginning with the fundamentals of global studies and historical inquiry, the book traces the development of civilizations and the transformative events that continue to influence the modern world.

Designed to promote informed and engaged global citizenship, the text encourages readers to think critically about the connections between local and global communities and the responsibilities that come with living in an increasingly interconnected society. Through discussions of cooperation, conflict, globalization, and sustainable responses to worldwide issues, supplemented by maps, timelines, glossaries, and primary readings, 21st Century Global Studies & Citizenship equips students with the knowledge and perspective needed to navigate and contribute to the twenty-first-century world.

Preface
Introduction 
Chapter 1 What's in a Globe? 
Chapter 2 Global Studies Tools 
Chapter 3 Catalysts of Transformation 
Chapter 4 What is Global History? 
Chapter 5 Eastern Civilization's Global History 
Chapter 6 Subnational Relationships 
Chapter 7 Civilizational Relationships 
Chapter 8 National Relationships 
Chapter 9 The Individual Level of Relationship 
Chapter 10 Globalization 
Chapter 11 Responses: Structuring & Healing the Globe 
Chapter 12 Now What? 
Appendix A Glossary  
Appendix B Personal Timeline Project 
Appendix C Regional Maps 
Appendix D The Enlightenment, French & Industrial Revolutions 
Appendix E Orbital Dynamics 
Appendix F Selected Readings
 

Carson Tavenner
Carson Tavenner

Carson Tavenner is a part-time faculty member in the Humanities Department at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. He teaches a variety of courses, including Introduction to Global Studies (GS101), Professional Research, and courses focused on America–China relations and global citizenship. His professional interests include strengthening subnational leadership capacity and promoting global engagement through education.

Tavenner's career combines academic instruction with civic engagement and international studies. He earned a Bachelor of Science in History from the United States Air Force Academy and a Master of Arts in International Studies (China) from the University of Washington. He has also been actively involved in America–China citizen diplomacy, serving on the National Committee on U.S.–China Relations since 2013.