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The Cold War : a very short introduction

Summary: 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: print
    185 pages : illustrations, maps ; 18 cm.
  • Publisher: Oxford ; New York : 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.
Subject: Cold War
World politics 1945-1989
United States Foreign relations Soviet Union
Soviet Union Foreign relations United States
International relations
World politics 1945-
United States Foreign economic relations Soviet Union

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Kirtland Community College Library D 843 .M363 2003 30775305487747 General Collection Available -

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Summary: 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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