A guide to reading and understanding Albert Camus' "The Stranger" which includes a biography of the author, critical essays analyzing his work, and an examination of the story's key themes and ideas.
Traces the history of Russia through a collection of nearly thirty primary and secondary sources, looking at ancient Russia through the Mongol invasion, czarist Russia, revolutionary times, the Soviet Union, and modern challenges.
Contains political speeches, newspaper and magazine articles, and personal narratives that provide insights into how ordinary citizens reacted to the stress of living under the threat of nuclear war during the Cold War era.
Contains nineteen essays that provide information about the Cold War, discussing the origins and early years of the conflict, Cold War hot spots, and the end of American support for detente and the last years of the Soviet Union. Includes personal reflections on the Cold War.
An anthology of essays on postmodernism, presenting an overview of the genre, looking at the different types of postmodernism, examining specific postmodern works and their authors, and including criticisms of postmodern theory.
Presents twelve essays on the Cold War Communist threat written by Ronald Reagan, Joseph McCarthy, and others on topics such as reprisals against teachers and suppression of free speech, the Hollywood film industry, the Alger Hiss trial, and more.
