This book provides a study of the causes of the 1989 spring unrest in China from various angles such as social, economic,... Læs mere
This book is the first comprehensive examination of the U.S. national security situation in all of its dimensions since the dramatic events that began in 1989. It explores the shape of the armed forces and the balance of resources among the broad components of national security.
Between the Revolution and the West is the first complete biography of Maxim M. Litvinov, a Bolshevik revolutionary who began his professional life running guns into Tsarist Russia and eventually became the leading Soviet diplomat in the turbulent 1930s.
This profile of Belize provides an introduction to the historical background and the contemporary culture, economy, and society of this microstate in light of the... Læs mere
This book examines the planning and implementation of one of the first programs of national transformation, the Nicaraguan National Literacy Crusade, an educational effort directly involving almost one-fourth of the country's population.
This book contributes to the public discussion of policy issues by making available to readers some of the information and insights which have resulted from the work of many scholars in Soviet affairs.
This study provides an overview of trends on Bahrain islands and of the social and historical context from which they have emerged. It is intended as an introduction to Bahraini affairs for the general reader and thus makes use of the existing literature wherever possible.
This book is designed for people who wish to increase their understanding of the political economy of nuclear weapon production and... Læs mere
This book examines the pattern of opportunities and limits faced by Latinos in their pursuit of a voice in American politics as a means to examine why the 1996 elections seemed to offer unique opportunities for Latino communities. It also analyzes the results of the election. .
This book deals with the realm of education—getting beyond the dead end of mass education—in the context of Israeli education system. It analyzes the aims and target populations of educational fostering and illustrates the dead-end situation of the educational system.
This book examines political activities in the key Latino barrio of five of the nation's principal cities during the 1990 elections: El Barrio of New York; Magnolia of Houston; Chicago's Pilsen; Boyle Heights in Los Angeles; and Calle Ocho in Miami.