Navigating world history : historians create a global past The Evolution of World History Defining World History Historical Philosophy to 1900 Grand Synthesis 1900 1965 Themes and Analyses 1965 1990 Organizing a Field since 1990 Narrating World History Revolution in Historical Studies Disciplines Area Studies Global Studies Results of Recent Research Political and Economic History Social History Ecology Technology and Health Cultural History Debating World History Logic of Analysis in World History Scale in History: Time and Space Modeling Frameworks and Strategies Verifying Historical Interpretations Analyzing World History Study and Research in World History Programs and Priorities in Graduate Education Course of Study Resources for Graduate Study Researching World History Conclusion: Tasks in World History