The Columbia Guide to the Cold War
Will be published approx. on 25. November 1998
Book
Hardback
420 pages
978-0-231-10772-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Cold War was the longest conflict in American history, and the defining event of the second half of the twentieth century. Since its recent and abrupt cessation, we have only begun to measure the effects of the Cold War on American, Soviet, post-Soviet, and international military strategy, economics, domestic policy, and popular culture. The Columbia Guide to the Cold War is the first in a series of guides to American history and culture that will offer a wealth of interpretive information in different formats to students, scholars, and general readers alike. This reference contains narrative essays on key events and issues, and also features an A-to-Z encyclopedia, a concise chronology, and an annotated resource section listing books, articles, films, novels, web sites, and CD-ROMs on Cold War themes.
Reviews / Votes
One of the most concise and usable handbooks available... An excellent starting point for further investigation and refinement of questions. Booklist A valuable encyclopedia on the Cold War--one of the few available--containing a wealth of information not otherwise available in one place. A very useful approach to the subject. Kirkus Reviews A balanced, well argued short chapter on the Vietnam War... also contains an excellent listing of relevant people, events, and terms. The V V A VeteranMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: Twelfth Grade and over, Interest Age: From 13 to 17 years
Product notice
Trade binding
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
666 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-231-10772-3 (9780231107723)
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Person
Michael Kort is a professor of social science at Boston University's College of General Studies. He is the author of several books on the Soviet Union and Cold War history including The Handbook of the Former Soviet Union; The Soviet Colossus: History and Aftermath; and The Cold War.
Content
Acknowledgments Introduction Part I. Narrative Overview 1. The Cold War and Its Historians 2. The Cold War Begins: 1945-1953 3. From the Thaw to the Brink: 1953-1962 4. Vietnam and Detente: 1962-1975 5. The New Cold War: 1976-1984 6. The End of the Cold War: 1985-1990 Part II. The Cold War A to Z Part III. Concise Chronology Part IV. Resources Introduction: Looking for Resources 1. Topics 2. Memoirs and Biographies 3. Bibliographies, Reference Works, and Primary-Source Collections 4. Journals, Projects/Archives, and Presidential Libraries 5. Electronic Resources 6. Films and Novels Appendix: The Costs of the Cold War Index