Europe Since 1945: An Encyclopedia

by Bernard A. Cook (Editor)

Overview

Europe Since 1945: An Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work of some 1,700 entries in two volumes. Its scope includes all of Europe and the successor states to the former Soviet Union. The volumes provide a broad coverage of topics, with an emphasis on politics, governments, organizations, people, and events crucial to an understanding of postwar Europe. Also includes 100 maps and photos.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135179397
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/27/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1508
File size:	29 MB
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About the Author

Bernard A. Cook

Table of Contents

Volume I, Introduction, Subject Guide, Chronology of Major Political Events Since 1945, Contributors, A-J Entries, Volume II, K-Z Entries, Index

Editorial Reviews

"Created to provide a wide variety of useful information...for scholars, students, and general readers interested in postwar Europe," this impressive two-volume work concerns Western and Eastern Europe, Russia, and the successor states to the former Soviet Union. Cook (history, Tulane Univ.) has overseen the collaboration of 286 scholars from 30 countries to produce a resource whose versatility underlies its utility. The subject guide suggests the diversity of the 1700 entries, which, while focusing on politics and geography, also include topics and personalities in the arts, humanities, and literature. Although not as inclusive as Derek Urwin's Dictionary of European History and Politics Since 1945 (Addison-Wesley, 1996), this is a work of far greater scope and depth. Among its shortcomings are a disappointingly sketchy chronology of postwar political events and unbalanced treatment of certain subjects. One would have expected, for example, more expansive discussions of the European Union and NATO, which are relegated to less than six and two pages, respectively. Notwithstanding, this commendable achievement is a useful contribution to the reference literature on contemporary Europe that will be welcomed especially by academic libraries. David Ettinger, George Washington Univ., Washington, DC Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

Though mainly devoted to political history, this two-volume encyclopedia also contains some entries on artists, musicians, theater, education, women's issues, and writers. Cook (history, Loyola U., New Orleans) was the chief editor for signed entries by 286 scholars<-->except for a curator and two specialists, all are academics<--> from 30 countries. Much of the volumes is devoted to events and personalities in Europe since the fall of the Berlin Wall. The entries on individual countries are particularly extensive, with overviews of post-1945 history, entries on significant events, political groups, the economy, religion, and arts. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"An admirable and outstanding achievement...The scope and depth of this work result in a significant contribution to reference sources on contemporary Europe. It will be an excellent starting point for scholars and researchers and a useful tool for reference staff." — American Reference Books Annual
"...offers an up-to-date, thorough treatment of the forces making up recent European politics and history... should find a welcome place on both public and academic libraries." — Against the Grain
"The subject guide allows the reader to scan all of the entries in a few minutes, making the encyclopedia an efficient browsing source... Europe Since 1945 is a resource that will be used by academic and public libraries by students and general readers needing background information on recent trends, issues and history." — Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
"...this commendable achievement is a useful contribution to the reference literature on contemporary Europe that will be welcomed especially by academic libraries." — Library Journal

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