It is an unenviable task to attempt a concise account of world history since 1945. Keith Robbins, however, succeeds in this laudable aim. The book should appeal to both the general reader and to all undergraduate students of history and politics.

Sir Edward Heath

Keith Robbins presents a succinct and engaging introduction to the post-war world. It takes a historian of skill and poise to chart a trail across such a complicated landscape.

Norman Davies, author of Europe: A History

Keith Robbins' accessible and stimulating account of world history since 1945 provides a framework for making sense of the political and social developments of the period. The focus is firmly on global political interaction. The underlying theme of the book is the tension between the world conceived as a unity and as a diversity. From this perspective, the author discusses the impulse towards globalization in the aftermath of the Second World War, the divisions inherent in the Cold War, and the shifting allegiances and conflicts in the decades which followed.
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Covers the theme that the tension between the world is conceived as a unity and as a diversity. From this perspective, this book discusses the impulse towards globalization in the aftermath of the Second World War, the divisions inherent in the Cold War, and the shifting allegiances and conflicts in the decades which followed.
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Introduction ; 1. Towards One World? The Year 1945 ; 2. Cold Division c.1945-c.1953 ; 3. Confrontational Coexistence c.1953-1965 ; 4. Devious Decades 1965-1975 ; 5. Turbulent Transition 1975-1985 ; 6. Brave New World? 1985- ; Afterword ; Further Reading ; Index
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`It is an unenviable task to attempt a concise account of world history since 1945. Keith Robbins, however, succeeds in this laudable aim. The book should appeal to both the general reader and to all undergraduate students of history and politics.' Sir Edward Heath `Keith Robbins presents a succinct and engaging introduction to the post-war world. It takes a historian of skill and poise to chart a trail across such a complicated landscape.' Norman Davies, author of Europe: A History
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A concise outline of the history of the whole world since 1945 in a single, affordable paperback Accessible and stimulating introduction, assuming little or no background knowledge on the readers' part Chapters focus conveniently on particular decades, so that the book can be read in its entirety or as separate essays Discusses the impact of decolonization, the twists and turns of the Cold War, regionalization and globalization, and the collapse of communism. Robbins also broaches the subject of a 'New World Order'
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Keith Robbins was educated in Bristol and at Magdalen and St Anthony's Colleges, Oxford. He has taught at the University of York, Glasgow University, and the University of Wales, Lampeter, where he is now Vice-Chancellor. He is the author of numerous books on British and world history.
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A concise outline of the history of the whole world since 1945 in a single, affordable paperback Accessible and stimulating introduction, assuming little or no background knowledge on the readers' part Chapters focus conveniently on particular decades, so that the book can be read in its entirety or as separate essays Discusses the impact of decolonization, the twists and turns of the Cold War, regionalization and globalization, and the collapse of communism. Robbins also broaches the subject of a 'New World Order'
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780192803146
Publisert
2002
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
232 gr
Høyde
195 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
19 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
292

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Om bidragsyterne

Keith Robbins was educated in Bristol and at Magdalen and St Anthony's Colleges, Oxford. He has taught at the University of York, Glasgow University, and the University of Wales, Lampeter, where he is now Vice-Chancellor. He is the author of numerous books on British and world history.