Robson, David, 1966-

The decade of the 2000s / David Robson. - San Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, c2012. - 96 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 24 cm. - Understanding world history .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 87-88) and index.

What conditions led to the 2000s -- Politics, war, and terrorism -- Science, technology, and the power of nature -- Economic upheaval, climate change, and political revolution -- What was the impact of the 2000s?

Presents the political, social, and cultural trends of the first decade of the twenty-first century which included terrorist attacks, the first African American president, financial collapse, and inventions like the iPod and Facebook.

ISBN: 9781601521873 (hardcover) 1601521871(hardcover)

LCCN: 2010052489

Subjects--Topical Terms:
History, Modern--21st century.
Civilization, Modern--21st century.

LC Class. No.: D862 / .R63 2012

Dewey Class. No.: 909.83