Modernization of the Western World : A Society Transformed, Paperback by McGrath, John; Martin, Kathleen Callanan; Corrin, Jay P. (CON); Kort, Michael G. (CON); Lee, Susan Hagood (CON), ISBN 113806856X, ISBN-13 9781138068568, Brand New, Free shipping in the US The Modernization of the Western World presents an overview of the history of Western civilization from ancient history (with a new chapter on the ancient world) to the current era of globalization. This second edition brings the content up to date and discusses themes such as terrorism, refugees, the European Union and multinational corporations.