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The Cold War : a very short introduction / Robert J. McMahon.
The massive disorder and economic ruin following the Second World War inevitably predetermined the scope and intensity of the Cold War. But why did it last so long? And what impact did it have on the United States, the Soviet Union, Europe, and the Third World? Finally, how did it affect the broader history of the second half of the twentieth century--what were the human and financial costs? This Very Short Introduction provides a clear and stimulating interpretive overview of the Cold War, one that will both invite debate and encourage deeper investigation.--Publisher description.
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- ISBN: 0192801783
- ISBN: 9780192801784
- Physical Description: 185 pages : illustrations, maps ; 18 cm.
- Publisher: Oxford ; Oxford University Press, ©2003.
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-173) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | World War II and the destruction of the old order -- The origins of the Cold War in Europe, 1945-50 -- Towards 'Hot War' in Asia, 1945-50 -- A global Cold War, 1950-8 -- From confrontation to detente, 1958-68 -- Cold wars at home -- The rise and fall of superpower detente, 1968-79 -- The final phase, 1980-90. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | D 843 .M363 2003 | 30775305487747 | General Collection | Available | - |
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Table of Contents
The Cold War: a Very Short Introduction
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Preface | p. viii | |
| List of illustrations | p. x | |
| List of maps | p. xii | |
| 1 | World War II and the destruction of the old order | p. 1 |
| 2 | The origins of the Cold War in Europe, 1945-50 | p. 16 |
| 3 | Towards 'Hot War' in Asia, 1945-50 | p. 35 |
| 4 | A global Cold War, 1950-8 | p. 56 |
| 5 | From confrontation to detente, 1958-68 | p. 78 |
| 6 | Cold wars at home | p. 105 |
| 7 | The rise and fall of superpower detente, 1968-79 | p. 122 |
| 8 | The final phase, 1980-90 | p. 143 |
| Further reading | p. 169 | |
| Index | p. 175 |
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