| Winning the World: Lessons for America's Future from the Cold War Contributor(s): Nichols, Thomas (Author) |
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ISBN: 0275966631 ISBN-13: 9780275966638 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2002 Annotation: At the dawn of the 21st century, it should be evident that the Cold War of 1945-1991 was but the first of its kind. Nichols urges the reader to consider previous resolutions before another such conflict arises. He asserts that the Cold War was essentially a clash of ideologies tempered by the ever-present threat of nuclear annihilation. Victory for the West came quietly, without the final and utterly destructive war often envisioned. Undoubtedly, the end of the Cold War was a signal victory for the West, and for the United States in particular. Yet Nichols reminds that enemies of the ideals of democracy, capitalism, and liberty abound and will lash out against western states that hold true to them. When this occurs, it will be imperative for the West to remember key lessons taken from the Cold War. Nichols argues that conflicts driven by dissonant ideologies differ from wars fought over resources and territory, and must therefore be fought differently. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | International Relations - General - History | Military - Strategy |
| Dewey: 327.73 |
| LCCN: 2002072803 |
| Lexile Measure: 1680 |
| Series: Humanistic Perspectives on International Relations |
| Physical Information: 1.01" H x 6.58" W x 9.5" (1.27 lbs) 280 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: At the dawn of the 21st century, it should be evident that the Cold War of 1945-1991 was but the first of its kind. Nichols urges the reader to consider previous resolutions before another such conflict arises. He asserts that the Cold War was essentially a clash of ideologies tempered by the ever-present threat of nuclear annihilation. Victory for the West came quietly, without the final and utterly destructive war often envisioned. Undoubtedly, the end of the Cold War was a signal victory for the West, and for the United States in particular. Yet Nichols reminds that enemies of the ideals of democracy, capitalism, and liberty abound and will lash out against western states that hold true to them. When this occurs, it will be imperative for the West to remember key lessons taken from the Cold War. Nichols argues that conflicts driven by dissonant ideologies differ from wars fought over resources and territory, and must therefore be fought differently. |