Discusses the origins, events, conclusion, and aftermath of the conflict in Afghanistan following the invasion by the Soviets.
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Grade 6-9 Students reporting on the Korean War or the Berlin crisis of 1961 will be delighted to find these British imports on the library shelves. The texts are brief but cogent, the news photos plentiful and full of action and interest, and the explanations of the political and military decisions which dictated the course of these crises are deft and evenhanded. These two titles will not diminish in usefulness, being now in the realm of "history," rather than "current events." The four other titles share the same inviting brevity of text and excellent use of photographs. The sole caveat is that the story in each of these countries is not yet played out, and the books cover events only through the end of 1987. Still, the background information on the political and religious factions in Iran, the racial policies of the South African government, the reasons for the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the subsequent decision to withdraw, and the review of American policies in Central America which led to the "Irangate" hearings guarantee the usefulness of all of these books in any discussion of current events. The photographs are drawn from a range of international sources. The focus of each of these books is on politicsthe political forces operating within each country and the impact of each crisis on the international balance of power between the major world governments. The authors offer reasoned, thoughtful explanations of these "flashpoints" in world affairs, making these topical, informative books a good buy for any library. Shirley Wilton, Ocean County College, Toms River,
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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