MA History Part 2 Sem4
Twentieth Century World (1950 to 2000)
by Dr Muphid Mujawar
06 March 2024

A new global order came into existence in the aftermath of the Second World War. The middle of the twentieth century inaugurated a remarkable era of change in world history. This course is designed to acquaint the students with the political, social, economic and technological transformation that took place in the latter half of twentieth century. It will familiarize them with events and issues of conflict, peace, resistance, struggle and progress in the context of world history.

Module 1: Cold War and its consequences
a) Ideological and Political basis of Cold War; Military Treaties- NATO, WARSAW
b) UNO- Achievements and Failures
c) Non-aligned Movement

Module 2: Movements for Social Justice
a) Civil Rights Movement in USA
b) Anti- Apartheid Movement in Africa
c) Feminist Movement in USA

Module 3: An Age of Progress ?
a) Science and Technology; Nuclear Arms and Weapons of Mass Destruction
b) Communication and Information Technology
c) Human Rights

Module 4: End of Cold War
a) Disintegration of Socialist Bloc: Eastern Europe , Germany
b) Change in Political Order: From Bipolar to Unipolar World System
c) Globalization: meaning , nature, and impact on human life