The Legacy of the Cold War: Perspectives on Security, Cooperation, and Conflict

by Zhu Liqun and Mark Kramer

The unexpected end of the protracted conflict has been a sobering experience for scholars. No theory had anticipated how the Cold War would be terminated, and none should also be relied upon to explicate its legacy. But instead of relying on preconceived formulas to project past developments, taking a historical perspective to explain their causes and consequences allows one to better understand trends and their long-term significance. The present...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0739187899
• ISBN13: 9780739187890
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"