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New emphasis on the impacts of globalization, events in the Middle East, and political and economic changes in East Asia—as well as new information and maps throughout—are among the features of this thoroughly revised edition of The World Since 1945.The text traces the major political, economic, and ideological patterns that have evolved in the global arena from the end of World War II to the present, providing the background needed for a solid understanding of contemporary international relations. Written to be student friendly, it has made its place as the text of choice in scores of introductory IR and world history courses.
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The most significant themes animating this survey of international politics in the 60 years following World War II concern the end of the "European Age," the rise of the United States to superpower status, the expansion of the Soviet Union and its rise to superpower status, the emergence of the Cold War, the rise of nationalism and independence movements in Asia and Africa, and efforts to secure peace through international organization. These themes are frequently intertwined as the authors (both emeritus professors of history at Towson U.) describe such events and historical trends as political strains between Eastern and Western blocs, the Sino-Soviet split, the Vietnam War, political and economic trends in selected Third World countries, Japan and the European Community as economic superpowers, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the nuclear Arms race, and the rise of militant political Islam. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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