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The Twentieth Century Cover Image
The Twentieth Century: A Brief Global History, 6/e
Richard Goff, Eastern Michigan University
Janice Terry, Eastern Michigan University
Walter Moss, Eastern Michigan University
Jiu Hwa Upshur, Eastern Michigan University

The Post-Cold War Period

Key Theme

In the immediate aftermath of the Cold War optimistic observers anticipated positive and progressive changes. The reality of the transition to the post-Cold War world has been far different as economic, social, political, and cultural challenges have proved to be often insurmountable barriers to change.