The Breakup of the Soviet Union [Opposing Viewpoints Series]

Bender, David & Leone, Bruno (Editors)

ISBN 10: 1565100689 / ISBN 13: 9781565100688

Published by Greenhaven Pr, 1994

About this Item

1994 HC/no jacket. Reinforced boards. Withdrawn school library w/some library signage such as a rear pocket. Very clean, seen little use. Sturdy little edition,

Seller Inventory # 8558

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Breakup of the Soviet Union [Opposing Viewpoints Series]
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565100689
• ISBN 13: 9781565100688
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: GOOD

About this title

Synopsis

A collection of articles debating issues related to the collapse of the former Soviet Union, the future of the region, and America's foreign policy there

Reviews

Gr. 10-12. Another excellent volume in the Opposing Viewpoints series. The questions asked are important: Why did the Soviet Union collapse? How will the breakup affect the world? What would reduce ethnic conflict in the republics? Commentaries from legitimate experts are kept short and to the point and complemented by maps, charts, political cartoons, and inset text when necessary or appropriate. The series' familiar format is followed, with chapter prefaces setting up issues as well as questions to help focus readers and to serve as starting points for further discussion. Unfortunately, many of the magazines cited in the bibliographies of periodicals may not be readily accessible to all teens. The fact that the reading level may be above that of many young adults should not deter teachers and librarians from consideration of this thoughtful, intelligent presentation of an important and complex political event. It will be a valuable tool for helping students to understand the issues and for encouraging discussion in a history, political science, or current events curriculum. Jeanne Triner