{"product_id":"america-since-1945-the-american-moment-paperback","title":"America since 1945: The American Moment - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Levine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHarry Papasotiriou\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe period from 1945 to the present day may not constitute an American century, but it can be seen as the American Moment: the time when, for good or ill, the United States became the predominant political, military, economic and cultural power in the world. This revised and updated new edition introduces the historic and tumultuous developments in American politics, foreign policy, society and culture during this period. It includes coverage of key recent events, such as the: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- 2008 election of Barack Obama\u003cbr\u003e- global recession\u003cbr\u003e- protracted war in Iraq and Afghanistan\u003cbr\u003e- rise of the internet\u003cbr\u003e- transformation of American Society and Culture\u003cbr\u003e- challenges of new immigration and multi-culturalism\u003cbr\u003e- changing global status of the US in the new millennium. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExamining the American Moment in a global context, the authors emphasise the interaction between politics, society and culture. America Since 1945 encourages an awareness of how central currents in art, literature, film, theatre, intellectual history and media have developed alongside an understanding of political, economic and social change.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe period from 1945 to the present day may not constitute an American century, but it can be seen as the American Moment: the time when, for good or ill, the United States became the predominant political, military, economic and cultural power in the world. This revised and updated new edition introduces the historic and tumultuous developments in American politics, foreign policy, society and culture during this period. It includes coverage of key recent events, such as the: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- 2008 election of Barack Obama \u003cbr\u003e- Global recession\u003cbr\u003e- war in Iraq and Afghanistan \u003cbr\u003e- rise of the internet\u003cbr\u003e- transformation of American Society and Culture\u003cbr\u003e- changing status of the US in the new millennium \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExamining the American Moment in a global context, the authors emphasise the interaction between politics, society and culture. America Since 1945 encourages an awareness of how central currents in art, film, theatre, intellectual history and media have developed alongside an understanding of political, economic and social change. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHARRY PAPASOTIRIOU is Associate Professor of International Relations at Panteion University, Athens, Greece. His previous publications include books and articles on international relations and American studies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePAUL LEVINE is Emeritus Professor of American Literature at Copenhagen University, Denmark. He has published books and articles on American literature, film and contemporary culture.\u003cbr\u003eHARRY PAPASOTIRIOU is Associate Professor of International Relations at Panteion University, Athens, Greece. His previous publications include books and articles on international relations and American studies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePAUL LEVINE is Emeritus Professor of American Literature at Copenhagen University, Denmark. He has published books and articles on American literature, film and contemporary culture.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 07, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754059497760,"sku":"9780230251458","price":86.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/20c609aa27b34e4d2636caccddb56da5.webp?v=1780032525","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/america-since-1945-the-american-moment-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}