REASSESSING COLD WAR EUROPE by Sari Autio-Sarasmo (Editor), Katalin Miklossy (Editor) ( 9781136898310 )

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Title:

REASSESSING COLD WAR EUROPE

By:

Sari Autio-Sarasmo (Editor), Katalin Miklossy (Editor)

Format:

Electronic book text

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ISBN 10:

113689831X

ISBN 13:

9781136898310

Publisher:

TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

11 October, 2010

Series:

Routledge Studies in the History of Russia and Eastern Europe

Synopsis:

This book presents a comprehensive reassessment of Europe in the Cold War period, 1945-91. Contrary to popular belief, it shows that relations between East and West were based not only on confrontation and mutual distrust, but also on collaboration. The authors reveal that - despite opposing ideologies - there was in fact considerable interaction and exchange between different Eastern and Western actors (such states, enterprises, associations, organisations and individuals) irrespective of the Iron Curtain. This book challenges both the traditional understanding of the East-West juxtaposition and the relevancy of the Iron Curtain. Covering the full period, and taking into account a range of spheres including trade, scientific-technical co-operation, and cultural and social exchanges, it reveals how smaller countries and smaller actors in Europe were able to forge and implement their agendas within their own blocs. The books suggests that given these lower-level actors engaged in mutually beneficial cooperation, often running counter to the ambitions of the bloc-leaders, the rules of Cold War interaction were not, in fact, exclusively dictated by the superpowers.

Illustrations:

6 black & white tables

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Imprint:

Routledge

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Non-returnable

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