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Discusses the cultures and customs of the world since 1945.

A new edition for Paper 2, World History Topic 12: The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries that provides in-depth content from topic experts, analysis of the historiography surrounding key debates, exam practice with model answers and practice questions, and more.

The post-Cold War era began with a decade of conflicts often mediated by the United States as the world's only remaining superpower. The September 11 terrorist attacks, however, marked the dawning of a new era. The United States became preoccupied by the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, while around the world, new challenges and threats emerged: a more assertive Russia, an increasingly powerful China, dangerous terrorism organizations, and a refugee crisis in the Middle East that spilled into Europe. The story of this fraught era, in which the world was beset by millennial anxiety and destabilized by geopolitical shifts in the balance of power, is told here with great insight and a sure understanding of the complex interplay of action and reaction that characterized the proliferation of conflicts at the turn of the 21st century.

Presents ten non-fiction stories written between 1992 and 2001 in which the author reports on incidents in which people have been forced to confront danger.

Chronicles the life and career of travel writer Jan Morris, recounting her favorite trips and showcasing her writing.

Radio and television host Glenn Beck shares his views on some of the world's most pressing problems, including poverty and global warming, and reveals the truths behind some long-held myths that politicians and activists use to scare the general public into action.

Provides a view of the history of world politics and the implications for the future and focuses on the world powers of the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.

Argues that "soft power" (the ability to attract and persuade) is more important than "hard power" (military or economic might) to the United States' success in foreign affairs. Suggests that the Bush administration relies too much on hard power and too little on soft power that can help prevent terrorists from recruiting supporters and help the United States deal with global issues requiring multinational cooperation.