Dornberg, John

Examines the people and life of the contemporary Soviet Union.

Traces the history of East and West Germany and discusses the social, geographic, and political similarities and differences of the two countries.

Explores the history, politics, economics, technological and artistic developments, and quality of life of five Eastern European countries: Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland, and Romania.

Explores the geography, ethnic groups, history, development, institutions, and operations of the European Union, discussing the region's economic, social, political, and cultural developments; and takes an individual look at each of Western Europe's independent, sovereign, and diplomatically recognized states.

Addresses the developments, changes, and issues that have affected the countries of Central and Eastern Europe which, at the beginning of 1995, were independent, sovereign, and diplomatically recognized states with membership in the United Nations and other international organizations.