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  • - Turkey since 1989
    af Kerem Oktem
    386,95 - 1.262,95 kr.

    Charts the contemporary history of Turkey by looking at the country's erratic transformation from a military dictatorship to a maturing democracy.

  • - Brazil since 1989
    af Bryan McCann
    383,95 kr.

    In the 1980s, Brazil emerged from two decades of military dictatorship and embarked on a bold experiment in democracy. This book explores that tumultuous time.

  • - Israel/Palestine since 1989
    af Mark Levine
    472,95 - 1.261,95 kr.

    An account of the peace process in the Middle East, this work shows how by learning from history it may be possible to avoid the errors that have long doomed peace in the region.

  • - India since 1989
    af Aditya Nigam & Nivedita Menon
    545,95 - 1.261,95 kr.

    Gives an introduction to the changing history of India since the end of the Cold War. It also shows that the turbulence and turmoil are signs of India's continued vibrancy and democracy.

  • - The Caribbean since 1989
    af Alejandra Bronfman
    538,95 kr.

    The Caribbean stands out in the popular imagination as a 'place without history', a place which has somehow eluded modernity. Haiti is envisioned as being trapped in an endless cycle of violence and instability. This work argues that the Carribean is, and has always been, deeply engaged with the wider world.

  • - Between Terror and Democracy
    af James D. le Sueur
    390,95 kr.

    Algeria's democratic experiment is seminal in post-Cold War history. It is the first Muslim nation to attempt the transition from an authoritarian system to democratic pluralism. This title shows that Algeria is at the heart of contemporary debates about Islam and secular democracy.

  • - The Two Koreas since 1989
    af Hyung Gu Lynn
    544,95 kr.

    North Korea has experienced severe economic deterioration and increasing international isolation, while South Korea has undergone democratization and witnessed the emergence of a vibrant consumer culture. This book analyzes the continuities and processes driving North Korea and South Korea since the 1980s.

  • - Eastern Europe since 1989
    af Padraic Kenney
    542,95 - 1.266,95 kr.

    Presents a thematic history of the 15 countries comprising the post-communist 'New Europe'. This title considers the effects of revolutionary change, the resurgence of nationalism, and the examination of the past. It looks at the process of building stable democratic states, and their integration with international structures.

  • - China since 1989
    af Timothy Cheek
    542,95 kr.

    China is huge. China is growing more powerful. Yet China remains a great mystery to most people in the West. This contemporary history, based on the latest scholarly research, offers a balanced perspective of the continuing legacy of Maoism in the lifeways not only of China's leaders but China's working people.

  • - Russia since 1989
    af Stephen Lovell
    542,95 kr.

    Provides an overview of post-Soviet Russia. This book inquires into the nature of the 'Second Russian Revolution'. It argues that Russia deserves attention, because it raises so many of the big questions about how societies operate in the modern world. This work is of interest to students and the general reader.

  • - Mexico since 1989
    af Alexander S. Dawson
    555,95 kr.

    Under the guise of globalization, Mexico opened its borders, reformed its political system, and transformed its economy. This title presents a history of Mexico since 1989, focusing on globalization, democratization, and social justice. It is useful for undergraduates and the general reader.

  • - Iraq since 1989
    af Thabit A J Abdullah
    539,95 kr.

    With a critical look at simplistic notions of Iraqi social divisions, this work argues that there is a basis for national unity which might bring the country out of its crisis. It tells the story of the country in chronological order, with detours to explore themes such as the role of oil and the nature of Saddam Husayn's state.

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