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Author: James Defronzo
Publisher: Westview Press
Category: Book

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Media: Paperback
Edition: Third Edition
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 456
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.1

ISBN: 0813343542
Dewey Decimal Number: 303.64
EAN: 9780813343549
ASIN: 0813343542

Publication Date: January 1, 2007
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Product Description
DIVThe rise of Islamic Fundamentalist revolutionary movements, the conflict in Iraq, the surge of leftist political movements in Latin America led by Venezuela#8217;s example, and updates of the chapters on Russia, China, Vietnam, Cuba, Nicaragua, Iran, and South Africa are some of the main features of this updated edition of IRevolutions and Revolutionary Movements/I. With crucial insights and indispensable information concerning modern-day political upheavals, the third edition of this widely used book provides a representative cross section of many of the most significant revolutions of the modern era. Students can trace the historical development of eight revolutions using a five-factor analytical framework. Attention is devoted to clearly explaining all relevant concepts and events, the roles of key leaders, and the interrelation of each revolutionary movement with international economic and political developments and conflicts, including World Wars I and II, the Cold War, and the War on Terror; ten orienting maps are provided, and summary and analysis sections, suggested readings, chronologies, and updated lists of documentary resources with purchase or rental sources complete each presentation./Div

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

Informative and brief July 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I came across this book while browsing on amazon one day. Rented it from a local library. I've always been interested in history especially the USSR and the Bolshevik Revolution. I'm already well versed in the movements that occurred in Russia and the reasons behind it, but when it came to the other revolutionary movements discussed in this book; particularly Iran, Nicaragua, and South Africa I only had a brief idea of what happened and the key players.br /br /The book is an easy read if you have an interest in the movements discussed. The author briefly discusses the geography of each country at the beginning of each chapter followed by statistics and a very brief history of the countries only getting in depth when discussing the build up and revolution happening in each country. The sources are cited in the readings and after each chapter allowing the read to explore the resources if wanting to learn more. With each important human figure information is given regarding the group they belong to and explored in concise informative paragraphs. No need to get bogged down in every little detail with this book.br /br /Overall an excellent beginner's guide to some of the most important revolutionary movements in the past century, some movements were left out but from what I've read this book is mainly for his class he teaches which is understandable to leave some out. I have a firm grasp on the important history and background behind the countries discussed thanks to this book.

5 out of 5 stars

Intensely interesting and informative!! November 8, 1997
0 out of 6 found this review helpful

A definite must for anyone interested in the field of revolutionary movements/political science. The book provides succinct yet fact-packed discussions on the origins and aftermaths of some of the most predominant revolutions of the 20th Century including Russia, China, Iran, and Cuba as well as several others. As a former student of Dr. Defronzo at UCONN I have found the book invaluable in my studies of History and Political Science.

5 out of 5 stars

Defronzo prevails again... May 8, 1997
1 out of 7 found this review helpful

Defronzo has an uncanny knack of explaining thecomplexities of various revolutionary social movements on a very readable level. I highlyrecommend taking his course at Connecticut, if possible. However, this book is a must for understanding the contemporary political climate of the world.

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