In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the need for a more nuanced and inclusive understanding of the West's relationship with the rest of the world. This has involved a greater emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as a recognition of the importance of non-Western perspectives and experiences.
The massive, permanent transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, and communicable diseases between the Americas and the Afro-Eurasian hemispheres. In recent years, there has been a growing
: The development of intertwined global economies, the rise of liberalism , and the ongoing impact of cultural syncretism and modernisation. Chapter Overview In recent years