THE WORLD SINCE WORLD WAR II not only chronicles the key events in this revolutionary century, but also examines the underlying issues that have shaped the times, taking a global approach to the subject while doing justice to the distinctive character of individual civilizations and regions. Duiker integrates political, economic, social, and cultural history, creating a chronologically ordered synthesis that gives you the true flavor of the most decisive moments in recent world history. Duiker's own photographs and selection of primary source documents illustrate key points in the narrative.