Presents an overview of the technological revolution, and features a selection of primary and secondary documents that provide insight into major developments of the era, each preceded by a brief summary. Arranged chronologically with an index and bibliography.
A collection of articles debating issues related to the collapse of the former Soviet Union, the future of the region, and America's foreign policy there.
Argues that world political actions and decisions are being configured along cultural rather than economic or religious lines and looks at the issues and areas most likely to be in the forefront in the near future.
Examines the political, economic, social, and technological developments in the world from the mid 1980s to the early 1990s including the compact disc, the Achille Lauro hostage situation, the Challenger disaster, Chernolbyl explosion, and more.
Discusses the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union that led to the Cold War, the actions of political leaders, the U.S.-Soviet summits on arms reduction, the revolutions in Eastern Europe against Soviet domination that led to the end of the Cold War, and the new, friendlier relationship between Russia and the United States.
Presents a collection of political cartoons that focus on a particular historical or current event and includes an analysis of each cartoon as well as background information.
