The Cold War in Asia

The Cold War in Asia
Author: Yangwen Zheng
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2010
Genre: History
ISBN: 9004175377

The Cold War stayed cold in Europe but it was hot in Asia. Its legacy lives on in the region. In none of the three dominant historiographical paradigms: orthodox, revisionist and post-revisionist, does Asia, or the rest of the Third World, figure with much significance. What happens to these narratives if we put them to the test in Asia? This volume argues that attention to what has been conventionally considered the periphery is essential to a full understanding of the global Cold War. Foregrounding Asia necessarily leads to a re-assessment of the dominant narratives. This volume also argues for a shift in focus from diplomacy and high politics alone towards research into the culture of the Cold War era and its public diplomacy. "As a whole, the essays contribute to enriching our understanding of what was really happening in an era that is too often understood in the catch-all framework of the Cold War." - Akira Iriye, "Harvard University"

Who Rules America Now?

Who Rules America Now?
Author: G. William Domhoff
Publisher: Touchstone
Total Pages: 244
Release: 1986
Genre: History
ISBN:

The author is convinced that there is a ruling class in America today. He examines the American power structure as it has developed in the 1980s. He presents systematic, empirical evidence that a fixed group of privileged people dominates the American economy and government. The book demonstrates that an upper class comprising only one-half of one percent of the population occupies key positions within the corporate community. It shows how leaders within this "power elite" reach government and dominate it through processes of special-interest lobbying, policy planning and candidate selection. It is written not to promote any political ideology, but to analyze our society with accuracy.

History of Kenya's Trade Union Movement, to 1952

History of Kenya's Trade Union Movement, to 1952
Author: Makhan Singh
Publisher:
Total Pages: 378
Release: 1969
Genre: Labor unions
ISBN:

Study of the historical origins and evolution of the trade union movement in Kenya up to 1952 - covers political aspects, nationalist and labour movements, union membership, collective agreements, labour relations, leadership, strikes, grievances, aspects of social participation, etc.

The Choice Before South Africa

The Choice Before South Africa
Author: E. Solly Sachs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 244
Release: 1952
Genre: Labor unions
ISBN:

An argument for the industrialization of South Africa as one means of dealing with both the economic and racial problems of the country.

Romania

Romania
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 748
Release: 1960
Genre: Romania
ISBN: