Links Chapter 2: The Evolution of World Politics The Role of Culture in Politics As made evident in the reading, culture has a significant impact on politics. This site provides links to many cultures and the facets that differentiate people across the world. This information proves to be useful for the student who wants to gain additional insight into a country or region’s culture. History Shaping World Politics The evolution of world politics has been significantly shaped by historical events such as the Protestant Revolution, the French Revolution, the industrial revolution, numerous world wars, and colonization. The Internet Modern History Sourcebook has compiled writings and literary responses regarding these historical events. The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights Dr. Rourke discuss human rights issues under the section heading, The Quality of Life: Changes and Choices, on page 45 of your text. This link will take you to the United Nation's Universal Declaration of Human Rights. On December 10, 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed this declaration. As you study world politics, think about how long this declaration has been in effect, and contemplate both its successes and failures as a document. The World Bank The author uses data from the World Bank to create Figure 2.2, Differences between North and South: Wealth and Health. You can explore this site and find other information on global development and global economic issues. The W. Alton Jones Foundation The W. Alton Jones Foundation is a private, grant-making foundation focusing on global environmental protection and the prevention of nuclear war. The author discusses the environment and sustainable development on page 46 of the text. This site can lead you to organizations committed to protecting the Earth's global environment.