Eurocentrism
The word Eurocentrism was made by Samir Amin in the 1970s
Eurocentrism (also Western-centrism)[1] is a worldview about the works and criticism of Western civilization. The exact beliefs of the term changes from the entire Western world to only Europe or even just Western Europe (especially during the Cold War).
When applied to history, it may refer to a stance towards European colonialism and other forms of imperialism.[2]
Eurocentrism Media
A map of the Eastern Hemisphere from Adams Synchronological Chart or Map of History. "The bright colors denote those countries that are the Subjects of history, previous to the discovery of America".
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References
- ↑ Hobson, John (2012). The Eurocentric conception of world politics : western international theory, 1760-2010. New York: Cambridge University Press. p. 185. ISBN 1107020204.
- ↑ Eurocentrism and its discontents, American Historical Association
