U.S. Conflicts in the 21st Century
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U.S. Conflicts in the 21st Century

Afghanistan War, Iraq War, and the War on Terror [3 volumes]

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eBook - ePub

U.S. Conflicts in the 21st Century

Afghanistan War, Iraq War, and the War on Terror [3 volumes]

About this book

This three-volume reference work provides an up-to-date presentation and analysis of the U.S. wars of the 21st century, addressing their backgrounds, causes, courses, and consequences. It serves as an indispensable resource for students seeking to understand the role of the United States in the world today.

Addressing the U.S. conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Global War on Terror from the year 2001 to the present, this comprehensive, three-volume encyclopedia covers the significant individuals, key events, and important places involved in these recent military events. Beginning with the rise of Al Qaeda in the 1990s and the attacks on September 11, 2001, and covering events through ISIS's dramatic surge in Iraq and Syria, the hundreds of detailed entries also examine historical trends; nations and ethnicities involved in the conflicts; influential figures and organizations; economic, political, diplomatic, and cultural influences; wars, campaigns, and battles; and important weapons systems.

The set's A–Z organization makes it an easy-to-use ready reference for high school and college students. Perspective essays on several controversial topics—such as the use of torture and the effects of the Patriot Act—serve to inspire readers to apply critical thinking. A detailed chronology is provided to help students place all the important events that have occurred in the Afghanistan War, Iraq War, and War on Terror. Each of the chronologically arranged primary documents is introduced with a brief overview to provide important background information and context.

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Yes, you can access U.S. Conflicts in the 21st Century by Spencer C. Tucker in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Historia & Historia del siglo XXI. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Year
2015
Print ISBN
9781440838781
eBook ISBN
9798216158226

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. List of Entries
  8. List of Documents
  9. List of Maps
  10. Preface
  11. Introduction
  12. General Maps
  13. Volume I: A–H
  14. Volume II: I–S
  15. Volume III: T–Z
  16. Documents
  17. Chronology
  18. Glossary
  19. Bibliography
  20. About the Editor
  21. Contributors
  22. Index