Encyclopedia of cold war politics
By: Brandon Toropov ; Elin Woodger, special research assistant.
Series: Facts on File library of world history
Publisher: Facts On File, Inc.; Facts On File
Published: 2000
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 242
Subjects: Cold War -- Encyclopedias.; United States -- Foreign relations -- 1945-1989 -- Encyclopedias.; United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1989 -- Encyclopedias.
Genres: Encyclopedias.
Description: This reference covers the period from World War II to the demise of the Soviet Union, conveying the facts, flavor, and atmosphere of an era now beginning to come into focus as history. Its 700 entries (varying in length from 100 to 2,500 words) cover topics including events, organizations and institutions, individuals and groups, ideas and concepts, publications and documents, and others. Many of the entries include b & w photographs.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-224) and index.