The Making of the Contemporary World
About the Book Series
The Making of the Contemporary World series provides accessible interpretations of contemporary issues and debates within strongly defined historical frameworks. The range of the series is global, with each volume drawing together material from a range of disciplines - including economics, politics and sociology. The books in this series present compact, indispensable introductions for students studying the modern world.
Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World
1st Edition
By David J. Whittaker
December 16, 2005
Examining a number of case studies, including Palestinian, Afghan and Iraqi refugees, David J. Whittaker’s book provides a balanced introduction to this very controversial subject. Fuelled by extensive coverage in the media, the issue of asylum seekers and refugees is one of the most talked about ...
Latin America: Development and Conflict since 1945
2nd Edition
By John Ward, John Ward
August 24, 2004
Bringing the story up-to-date, this expanded new edition takes into account recent developments including Argentina's 2001 debt default and the 2002 presidential election in Brazil. Latin America provides an introduction to the economic and political history of the region in the last half century. ...
Terrorists and Terrorism: In the Contemporary World
1st Edition
By David J. Whittaker
May 07, 2004
A concise and accessible survey of this topical and complex subject, this is the first book of its type to focus on the terrorists, and their psychology, in an historical context. Focusing on a variety of prominent terrorist groups together with a number of less notorious ones, the book encourages ...
Decolonization
2nd Edition
By Raymond Betts, Raymond F. Betts
March 26, 2004
Raymond F. Betts considers the 'process' of decolonization and the outcomes which have left a legacy of problems, drawing on numerous examples including Ghana, India, Rwanda and Hong Kong. He examines: the effects of the two World Wars on the colonial empire the expectations and problems ...
Pacific Asia
1st Edition
By Yumei Zhang
March 21, 2003
Pacific Asia has witnessed arguably the most dynamic economic growth and social transformation in the world since 1945. Inspired by the example of Japan, a number of high performing economies have emerged in the region. Pacific Asia explores this extraordinary pace of development and explains the ...
The Uniting of Europe: From Consolidation to Enlargement
2nd Edition
By Stanley Henig
November 15, 2002
The Uniting of Europe provides an accessible introduction to the history of European integration and places European unification within a wider political and economic context The book shows how institutional developments have been conditioned by wider international considerations. The Uniting of ...
Communism and its Collapse
1st Edition
By Stephen White
January 08, 2001
Ranging from the Russian revolution of 1917 to the collapse of Eastern Europe in the 1980s this study examines Communist rule. By focusing primarily on the USSR and Eastern Europe Stephen White covers the major topics and issues affecting these countries, including:* communism as a doctrine* the ...
Women and Political Power: Europe since 1945
1st Edition
By Simon Henig
January 04, 2001
The advance of women through the political system has been one of the most significant developments of the second half of the twentieth century. For the first time we have seen women Prime Ministers and Presidents in Europe. Women and Political Power examines the extent of progress women have made ...
Dividing and Uniting Germany
1st Edition
By Bill Niven, J. K. A. Thomaneck
October 19, 2000
A concise introduction to the process which led to the division of Germany in 1949, and its unification in 1990, this book also explores the economic, social and cultural divisions between and east and west, which still exist in post-unification Germany. Dividing and Uniting Germany covers all ...
States and Nationalism in Europe since 1945
1st Edition
By Malcolm Anderson
October 17, 2000
An examination of the ceaseless controversies surrounding ideas of nation and nationalism, showing that they are very far from dead in twenty-first century Europe. Beginning by defining these terms and setting out theories and concepts clearly and concisely, this book analyses the impact of ...
Conflict and Reconciliation in the Contemporary World
1st Edition
By David J. Whittaker
July 09, 1999
Conflict and Reconciliation in the Contemporary World gives a concise, original and multi-faceted introduction to the study of modern conflict situations. Using eight case- studies, from four continents: Yugoslavia, Israel, Northern Ireland, South Africa, El Salvador, Cambodia, Cyprus and ...
The Cold War: An International History
1st Edition
By David Painter
June 28, 1999
The Cold War dominated international relations for forty-five years. It shaped the foreign policies of the United States and the Soviet Union and deeply affected their societies, domestic situations and their government institutions. Hardly any part of the world escaped its influence. David Painter...