by Michael Wayne Santos (Author)

There are many studies of the Cold War, but none has sought to understand the period in the broader context of human history as this one does. Michael Wayne Santos examines the interplay of the long-standing limits on human decision-making, our propensity for story-telling, and need for certitude in a period of chaos and confusion.

Author Biography

Michael Wayne Santos is professor of history at the University of Lynchburg.