Bøger af Lawrence Kaplan

Rockaway Beach was once a popular seaside resort in southern Queens with a small permanent population. Shortly after World War II, large parts of this area became one of New York City's worst slums. This is an account of this transformation, exploring issues of race, class and social policy.

Since NATO's 'war on terror' began in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the spirit of solidarity amongst the member states did not last long. This book identifies the long-held problems within the organisation, and the factious relations that exist between the USA and some European states.

One of the few NATO studies to concentrate on the history of the alliance, particularly the relationship between its senior partner and its European allies, this study examines critical issues in depth, to uncover the ability of the allies to surmount their internal divisions and to confront their Soviet adversary.