Bradley, John

Identifies what human rights are and examines why human rights are denied in certain countries.

Examines political, economic, and social changes in the Soviet Union brought about by Gorbachev's policies of glasnost and perestroika.

Includes a brief history of Germany and a look at the political, social, and economic effects of the country's reunification in 1990.

This book takes the reader on a journey of the history of China, the world's most populous country. The time period since the Chinese Revolution is covered, including such figures as Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, Zhao Ziyang and Hu Yaobang. Special emphasis is placed on China's recent upheavals, the crushing of the pro-democracy movement, and possible solutions to China's problems.

A collection of essays that address the dangers of radioactivity in the United States.

Examines political, social, military, and economic changes in Russia since the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Presents the life and accomplishments of Winston Churchill, focusing on his role as prime minister of the United Kingdom during World War II.

Examines the changing face of Eastern Europe, where the Communist governments of East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Poland are buckling as the people find the courage to challenge forty years of one-party rule.