Saull argues that U.S.-Soviet antagonism was part of a wider conflict between capitalism and communism involving states and social forces other than the superpowers. The United States was committed to containing revolutionary movements that emerged out of uneven capitalist development. Saull not only provides a richer international history of the Cold War than has been offered by mainstream approaches, but he also explains why revolutionary domestic transformations caused international crises. Tracing the origins of resistance to American power, Saull's book provides an ideal alternative perspective on the Cold War and its end.
"Saull provides us with major new insights into the turbulent history of the twentieth century. A must read for those looking for another way of thinking about our dark times."
---Michael Cox, Director of the Cold War Studies Centre, London School of Economics
"An indispensable book."
---Marilyn Young, Department of History, New York University
"Sophisticated and illuminating. The book exposes the thin superficiality of mainstream efforts to explain the dynamics of the Cold War. Saull's fascinating book will be indispensable not only for students of Cold War history but for students of international relations."
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Saull argues that U.S.-Soviet antagonism was part of a wider conflict between capitalism and communism involving states and social forces other than the superpowers. The United States was committed to containing revolutionary movements that emerged out of uneven capitalist development. Saull not only provides a richer international history of the Cold War than has been offered by mainstream approaches, but he also explains why revolutionary domestic transformations caused international crises. Tracing the origins of resistance to American power, Saull's book provides an ideal alternative perspective on the Cold War and its end.
"Saull provides us with major new insights into the turbulent history of the twentieth century. A must read for those looking for another way of thinking about our dark times."
---Michael Cox, Director of the Cold War Studies Centre, London School of Economics
"An indispensable book."
---Marilyn Young, Department of History, New York University
"Sophisticated and illuminating. The book exposes the thin superficiality of mainstream efforts to explain the dynamics of the Cold War. Saull's fascinating book will be indispensable not only for students of Cold War history but for students of international relations."
Imprint | Pluto Press |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Critical Introductions to World Politics |
Release date | 2007 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | February 2007 |
Authors | Richard Saull |
Dimensions | 230 x 150 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 288 |
Edition | New |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7453-2094-6 |
Barcode | 9780745320946 |
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LSN | 0-7453-2094-5 |