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"Describes the aftermath of World War II in nations across the world"--Provided by publisher.

"Argues that the Cold War, long viewed as a mostly peaceful, if tense, diplomatic standoff between democracy and communism, fostered a series of deadly conflicts that killed millions on battlegrounds across the postcolonial world. For half a century, as an uneasy accord hung over Europe, ferocious proxy wars raged in the Cold War's killing fields, resulting in more than fourteen million dead . . . from Korea and Vietnam to Bangladesh and Afghanistan to Iraq and Lebanon"--Provided by publisher.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that profile fifty men and women who were significant to the Cold War, a period dominated by hostilities between the United States and the Soviet Union, and includes a time line of events from 1939 to 1992.

Briefly discusses the differences between the superpowers, conflicts, and new alignments.

As eleven-year-old Franny Chapman deals with drama at home and with her best friend in 1962, she tries to understand the larger problems in the world after President Kennedy announces that Russia is sending nuclear missiles to Cuba. Features historic quotations and photographs.

This book covers numerous events in China's history from the liberation of Shanghai to China's relationship with the world in the 21st century.

Discusses the cultures and customs of the world since 1945.

Education, poverty, and inequality, explores economic hardship in the aftermath of World War II, the challenges facing newly independent nations in terms of poverty, inequality, and development, and how the major powers in the Cold War approached social welfare policy. It also examines how the nations of the developing world have grown in strength even as they have struggled with nagging development issues. The United Nations, including its Millennium Development Goals, also takes center stage, as does the effect of globalization on people’s livelihoods and economic prospects.

An introduction the the Cold War, covering leaders, battles, the nuclear arms race, the space race, and more. Includes teacher notes.