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The Cold War: An International History

Paperback

Main Details

Title The Cold War: An International History
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David Painter
SeriesThe Making of the Contemporary World
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:144
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenreWorld history
ISBN/Barcode 9780415153164
ClassificationsDewey:327.091713
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations maps

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Publication Date 1 April 1999
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

An analytical study of the origins, course, and end of the Cold War. Taking a global overview and emphasizing the Third World as well as the contested regions of Asia and Central America, it includes discussion of: the global distribution of power; the arms race; the world economy; the human and financial costs of the Cold War; key incidents, wars, "actors" and especially "the end". The book should be a valuable introduction to the international state of affairs between 1945 and 1990.

Author Biography

David S. Painter is Professor of History at Georgetown University

Reviews

'Painter presents a very good analysis of the end of the Cold War.' - Journal of Contemporary History 'The Cold War is a very good combination of a comprehensive yet remarkably succinct account of the origins, development and conclusion of the Cold War that will serve as an excellent introductory text ... while providing a very handy overview for any interested reader.' - Slavonic and East European Review 80, 2002