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Here is an authoritative and historical analysis of international relations during the Cold War and its aftermath. In one volume, it both describes and interprets events since 1945 for an undergraduate audience. It explores how the Cold War impacted upon world politics as a whole, but also deals with such important regional problems as the Middle East wars, the development of European integration and the end of the European empires in Africa and Asia. While focusing on political change, careful attention is paid to the evolution of the global economy and the interplay between international and domestic developments, as well as to the growth of 'interdependence'. Particular attention is paid to the role of the United States, particularly in the 1990s when it became the world's only Superpower. The text covers the nature of the Cold War, the development of the Western and Eastern blocs, North-South, decolonization and Third World issues, international economic relations, armaments and nuclear strategy and globalisation.Features include overviews of each section ... Read more

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This collection of essays is largely based upon papers given to the Conference on British Security Policy, 1945-56, held at King's College, London, in March 1987. Over 100 scholars from Britain and abroad attended the conference, which highlighted the growing interest in post-World War II international history. From 1945, when she became one of the members of the wartime "Grand Alliance", to 1956, when she faced defeat in the Suez crisis, Great Britain continued to play a major role in international affairs. The papers contained in this volume explore a wide range of themes in British diplomatic policy over the crucial post-war decade, often using newly-available evidence from government sources. Major topics include propaganda, atomic policy, imperial problems, European unity and Britain's response to crises in the Middle East and Far East. Michael Dockrill is also the author of "The Cold War, 1945-63". John W.Young has written "Britain, France and the Unity of Europe, 1945-51" and "The Foreign Policy of Churchill's Peacetime Administration". ... Read more

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For most of its fifty-year span, the Cold War and its tensions were the dominating fact of world history; today it is over, and whatever the future brings, it will be different. This timely Companion is a guide to the whole course of East/West relations, in all their manifestations, from the Grand Alliance of the Second World War to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Concise and intensely practical, the book sets all the major characters, conflicts, crises and conferences in their full international context. ... Read more

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History of International Relations, Diplomacy and Intelligence, 12(History of International Relations Library, 12)David Bruce, a wealthy East Coast socialite, became one of the ablest and most experienced American diplomats of the Cold War years, serving as the US ambassador in London during the presidencies of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon. His diaries throw fascinating light on the work of a modern ambassador and life in London's high society in the 'Swinging Sixties', as well as providing insight into such key events as the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Profumo Scandal, America's descent into Vietnam and Britain's growing economic malaise. They are an invaluable primary source for all those interested in US foreign policy, British political and social history or the world of diplomacy.Table of ContentsList of abbreviationsIntroductionChapter 1: Arrival, March-December 1961Chapter 2: Year of the Missile Crisis, 1962Chapter 3: Macmillan's Decline, Kennedy's Assassination, January-November 1963Chapter 4: LBJ and Douglas-Home, November 1963-October 1964Chapter 5: Britain elects a new government, America goes to war, October 1964-July1965Chapter 6: Troubles at Home and Abroad, August 1965-March 1966Chapter 7: Into the Quagmire, April 1966-March 1967Chapter 8: Storm Clouds, April- November 1967Chapter 9: The Storm Breaks, November-March 1968Chapter 10: The End of the Johnson Administration, April-November 1968Chapter 11: Nixon and Bruce's departure, November 1968-March 1969Dramatis PersonaeSelect BibliographyAbout the Author(s)/Editor(s)Raj Roy, Ph.D (2001) in History, London School of Economics, has previously published on US-UK politico-economic relations and is currently working on the Washington ambassadorship of Peter Ramsbotham.He is also a solicitor, specialising in EU competition law.John W. Young, Ph.D (1983) in History, University of Cambridge, is Professor of International History at the University of Nottingham. He has published extensively on British foreign policy, the Cold War and European integration. ... Read more

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In 1993 Longman published John W. Young's Companion to Cold War and Detente, 1941-91. Now, five years later, Professor Young has revised and updated the original book to take account of recent, momentous events. Although the Cold War is a chapter of history that has ended, nevertheless we all still live with its effects and its legacy. As ever the book surveys East-West relations, in all their manifestations, from the Grand Alliance of the Second World War to the aftermath of the collapse of the Soviet Union in the 1990s. Though centred on the international policies of the USA and the USSR, the book throws light on almost every aspect of postwar international history from the rise of Mao's China to the Bosnian civil war, ranging from Vietnam to Angola, from Afghanistan to Cuba, from Margaret Thatcher to Kim Il Sung. Undoubtedly it will continue to be an invaluable aid to anyone interested in the history and politics of modern times. ... Read more

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A true companion
Throughout my time at University studying European & International Politics I have constantly gone back to this book as a true companion for work on the Cold War, foreign policy etc. It provides factual and summarised information on the chronology of events 1945-1998. Though it doesn't offer detailed information on all events, it acts as an excellent reference point. ... Read more

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This concise volume provides an introduction not only to the main episodes in British policy towards European Unity, but also to the debates on the subject between politicians, political scientists, and historians. It also seeks to provide a general explanation for British doubts about European integration, despite the country's membership of the European Community for over two decades. The author uses evidence from government archives, as well as the memoirs and diaries of those involved directly in these events. ... Read more

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In contrast to most works of international history, which dwell on particular relationships, strategies, wars or crises, the questions in this book are about how diplomacy was actually conducted. The period 1963-76 saw significant changes in diplomatic practice globally. It was particularly a time of change for Britain as the country negotiated its declining world power and joined the European Community and economic problems forced spending cuts. Looking at the reform of the British Diplomatic Service and Foreign Office as well as the role of ambassadors, the use of 'special' envoys, summits and state visits, John Young sheds light on how diplomacy was organised in order to put into effect the country's foreign policy and on how diplomatic practice changed over time to make it more effective. Drawing comparisons with other countries, especially the United States, this study focuses on the means of diplomacy rather than the ends. ... Read more

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The collapse of the post-war communist regimes in Eastern Europe marked the closing of an era, one characterized by US-Soviet tensions, the division of Europe between communist and capitalist systems, and the existence of two Germanies. This political history provides a reassessment of the period. ... Read more

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In the excitement about the possibilities that instructional technology has opened up for teaching and learning, and in the ensuing discussion of start-up and infrastructure costs, and concerns about access and equity, too little attention had been paid to what students are learning through online courses and on the evaluation of such technologically-mediated courses.

This volume provides an overview of strategies for assessing the contribution of technology and illustrates these with specific examples.

The contributors provide an evaluation framework together with specific examples derived from an extensive instructional technology initiative at a large university. They present a general overview of how to evaluate technology and indicate the importance of the institutional context for technological innovation. The address the nature of potential learning outcomes and illustrate such evaluation methods as multiple iteration strategies, comparison designs, and within-class strategies. Among the pedagogies discussed are virtual and Web-controlled labs, simulations, video, and Web-based research tools.

This book addresses the challenges of assessment in technology-based instruction in higher education, and places them within the context of costs. ... Read more

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From the Konza Prairie to the Cimarron National Grassland, the Arikaree Breaks to the Spring River Wildlife Area, Kansas boasts hundreds of miles of marvelous hiking trails, many of which are unknown or unfamiliar to even longtime residents of the state. This book is the first complete guide to those outdoor destinations--the only book you'll need to explore and appreciate these natural treasures.

Catherine Hauber and John Young lead you over 430 miles of trails that showcase the beauty of Kansas's woodlands and wetlands, its prairies and high plains. Their Hiking Guide to Kansas covers trails found at 56 sites in all parts of the state--both popular routes like those along Clinton Lake and out-of-the-way sites like Big Basin Prairie Preserve.

After directing you to the trailhead, Hauber points out facts of interest along the way about history, geology, and wildlife, presenting them at a level of detail that will make any outing more meaningful. She provides trail lengths for each hike, notes access for bikers or horseback riders, and clearly identifies landmarks and trail blazes. She also has made the book as inviting as the trails themselves by including dozens of full-color photos that will make you want to lace up your hiking boots right away.

Another valuable feature of the book, John Young's state-of-the-art maps, show you exactly where the trails lead. Color-keyed to physiographic regions designated by the Kansas Geological Survey, these maps were developed using measurement techniques ranging from compass and pedometer to a global positioning satellite receiver and reflect painstaking attention to each bend and feature of the trail.

Whether you're a casual daytripper or a serious hiker, you'll find trails for every season in this book, the only guide you'll need for enjoying the state's wild places on foot. ... Read more

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Kansas Hiker
Hiking Guide to Kansas is an excellent book. It gives detailed accounts for hiking trails through out the entire state of Kansas. It is well written in an easy to understand format, unlike some guide books where the author(s) seem to be talking down to the reader. I bought this book about five years ago and hiked about a quarter of the trails described. Contents of the book provides: maps, pictures, directions, and even if some of the trails are compatable for horse back riding, pets, or bicyles. The maps and directions are quite easy to follow; if you do not arrive at your desired location you did not pay attention to detail. I took a year off from hiking and started up again this year. I thought I had lost this book, I was actually moping around like a lost puppy, and was about to purchase another when I accidently found it on a book self. Though not as cleverly written as some other hiking guide books seem to claim, this is a very good guide book for hiking the Sunflower State. Bet many people out there do not even think that you can hike in Kansas.

Hiking in Kansas has never been as simple as it is now.
The Hiking Guide to Kansas is a high-quality guide to hiking trails in Kansas.There is no stone unturned.If you are going to be hiking inKansas, you better bring this book with you!It is THE hiking guide forKansas throughout the entire world!

This is the perfect book for when I hike Kansas trails.
I have always loved hiking in Kansas, but there has never been a really good book with the extensive detail that "Hiking Guide to Kansas"gives.The maps Young makes are very accurate, and the trail descriptionsby Kate Hauber are excelent.I fully recommend this book to anyone wholoves the outdoors in Kansas and wants an outstanding guide book. ... Read more

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When John Young first noticed Edwin Smith 25 years ago he soon realized that Smith was a very remarkable person. This book, the fruit of several years of research, describes how Smith's increasingly respectful attitude to Africa and Africans was expressed practically and in many scholarly and popular writings. After 40 years of obscurity Smith is being noticed again by scholars. In his foreword, Cracknell points out that this book should interest several categories of reader: Methodists and other Christians should see one who brought them honour; Missiologists should notice Smith's early affirmation of African ideas and cultures; while the wider academic community - especially anthropologists and Africanists - should find much of interest in the work of one who was highly respected by their forebears. ... Read more

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This study is an historical study of British policy towards European integration from World War II to the creation of the Single European Market. Whilst focusing on government policy, the book also deals with changes of attitude among pressure groups, the press and public opinion. It introduces readers not only to the main events in British relations with the European unity movement, but also to the debates on the subject among politicians, political scientists and historians. It is based upon a full survey of the available historical archives, as well as the memoirs of diaries of those involved in events. A concluding essay analyzes why Britain is a "reluctant" European. Other works by John W. Young include " Britain, France and the Unity of Europe, 1945-51", "France, the Cold War and the Western Alliance, 1944-49" and "Cold War Europe, 1945-89". ... Read more

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This book looks at all the main phases of British foreign policy from the 1890s to the 1990s. It not only explores such major events as the Boer War, Appeasement, and the Suez Crisis, but also looks well beyond traditional diplomacy, taking in strategic, technological, economic, and ideological factors, as well as looking at such subjects as the rise of propaganda agencies and the intelligence community. The author also details specific international relations and rivalries and charts domestic influences on policy. ... Read more

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This book is the second in the new series The Labour Governments, 1964-70 and concentrates on Britain's international policy under Britain's Labour governments in the 1960s. The coverage ranges from defense policy and the government machine to European integration, NATO and the Vietnam war. Harold Wilson and his ministers have often been accused of betraying the sense of promise that greeted their victory in 1964. Using recently released archival evidence, John W. Young argues that a more balanced view of the government will recognize the real difficulties that surrounded decision-making, not only on Vietnam, but also on Aden, the Nigerian Civil War and Rhodesia.
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