Technological Innovation, Globalization and the Cold War: A Transnational History (Cold War History)

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Synopsis
This volume focuses on the interconnections between the Cold War, technological innovation and globalization. Although the consequences of globalization have received ample attention in both academia and the public discourse, only limited attention has so far been given to the factors that instigated various waves of this process. This holds particularly true for the period following World War II, during which a struggle between the two global blocs fanned not only technological innovations but also their transfer. This volume is dedicated to examining the links between the Cold War and this phase in the history of globalization, a phase that gradually made the world—despite high levels of international tension—more and more inter-related. More specifically, it anchors a very contemporary phenomenon to its historical context and pinpoints how the varied and multi-layered East-West interactions helped to induce and foster the globalization processes. Emphasizing technology and its cross-bloc flows, as well as several levels of actors, including states, private companies, and individuals, this volume reflects an important shift towards "transnationalism" which has occurred in the historiography in the recent years. This book will be of interest to students of Cold War Studies, science and technology studies, and International Relations.
Copyright:
2023

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
280 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000785012
Related ISBNs:
9781003307068, 9781032308685, 9781032308678
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
selection and editorial matter, Wolfgang Mueller and Peter Svik
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Politics and Government
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Wolfgang Mueller
Edited by:
Peter Svik

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