Conclusion: Tasks in World History

Abstract

The field of world history continues its spontaneous and somewhat disorderly expansion.¹ Should this laissez-faire approach of scholars continue, it will probably allow more such incremental growth and a gradual clarification of the specific contributions that can come from a global approach to history. My experience, however, is that a purposeful campaign of developing world-historical insights can speed up the process greatly. Much of my argument centers on a call for the establishment of comprehensive institutions for research, study, and teaching in world history, to facilitate accelerated learning.