Encyclopedia of cold war politics

This reference covers the period from World War II to the demise of the Soviet Union, conveying the facts, flavor, and atmosphere of an era now beginning to come into focus as history. Its 700 entries (varying in length from 100 to 2,500 words) cover topics including events, organizations and institutions, individuals and groups, ideas and concepts, publications and documents, and others. Many of the entries include b & w photographs.