Secret History(2nd Edition) The CIA’s Classified Account of Its Operations in Guatemala 1952-1954 von NickCullather, Professor Piero Gleijeses, Piero Gleijeses Paperback, 176 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2006 von Stanford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8047-5468-2, ISBN: 0-8047-5468-3
"The first edition of this book, published in 1999, was well-received, but interest in it has surged in recent years. It chronicles an early example of regime change” that was based on a flawed interpretation of intelligence and proclaimed a success even as its mistakes were becoming clear. Since 1999, a number of documents relating to the CIA’s activities in Guatemala have been declassified, and a truth and reconciliation process h ..."
"Of the People: A History of the United States, Fourth Edition, does more than tell the history of America--of its people and places, of its dealings and ideals. It also unfolds the story of American democracy, carefully marking how this country's evolution has been anything but certain, from its complex beginnings to its modern challenges. This comprehensive survey focuses on the social and political lives of people--some famous, some o ..."
"Of the People: A Concise History of the United States, Second Edition, not only tells the history of America--of its people and places, of its dealings and ideals - but it also unfolds the story of American democracy, carefully marking how this country's evolution has been anything butcertain, from its complex beginnings to its modern challenges. This comprehensive survey focuses on the social and political lives of people - some famous ..."
Illusions of Influence(1st Edition) The Political Economy of United States-Philippines Relations, 1942-1960 (Modern America) von NickCullather Hardcover, 280 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 1994 von Stanford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8047-2280-3, ISBN: 0-8047-2280-3
"Previous books on the US-Philippines relationship have portrayed it as one of colonial domination and economic exploitation. The author shows here that the relationship was far more complex on both sides. Although the United States had negligible economic interests in the Philippines, it saw a strong US military presence there as a necessary part of its global defence. In return, the Philippines received military and economic aid, and t ..."
"Of the People: A History of the United States, Third Edition, not only tells the history of America--of its people and places, of its dealings and ideals--but it also unfolds the story of American democracy, carefully marking how this country's evolution has been anything but certain, from its complex beginnings to its modern challenges. This comprehensive survey focuses on the social and political lives of people--some famous, some ord ..."
"Of the People: A History of the United States, Third Edition, not only tells the history of America--of its people and places, of its dealings and ideals--but it also unfolds the story of American democracy, carefully marking how this country's evolution has been anything but certain, from its complex beginnings to its modern challenges. This comprehensive survey focuses on the social and political lives of people--some famous, some ord ..."
Secret History(1st Edition) The CIA’s Classified Account of Its Operations in Guatemala, 1952-1954 von NickCullather, Piero Gleijeses Paperback, 200 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 1999 von Stanford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8047-3311-3, ISBN: 0-8047-3311-2
"In 1992, the Central Intelligence Agency hired the young historian Nick Cullather to write a history (classified “secret” and for internal distribution only) of the Agency’s Operation PBSUCCESS, which overthrew the lawful government of Guatemala in 1954. Given full access to the Agency’s archives, he produced a vivid insider’s account, intended as a training manual for covert operators, detailing how the C.I.A. chose targets, planned st ..."
"Designed specifically to accompany Of the People: A History of the United States, Fourth Edition, Mapping United States History offers both thirty full-color reference maps and eighty outline maps with exercises, providing students opportunities to strengthen their geography and spatial-learning skills. The reference maps in the first half of the workbook provide students with support tools to better understand the movement of people an ..."
"When Edward Snowden began leaking NSA documents in June 2013, his actions sparked impassioned debates about electronic surveillance, national security, and privacy in the digital age. The Snowden Reader looks at Snowden’s disclosures and their aftermath. Critical analyses by experts discuss the historical, political, legal, and ethical issues raised by the disclosures. Over forty key documents related to the case are included, with intr ..."
"Of the People: A History of the United States, Third Edition, not only tells the history of America--of its people and places, of its dealings and ideals--but it also unfolds the story of American democracy, carefully marking how this country's evolution has been anything but certain, from its complex beginnings to its modern challenges. This comprehensive survey focuses on the social and political lives of people--some famous, some ord ..."
"Of the People: A History of the United States, Third Edition, not only tells the history of America--of its people and places, of its dealings and ideals--but it also unfolds the story of American democracy, carefully marking how this country's evolution has been anything but certain, from its complex beginnings to its modern challenges. This comprehensive survey focuses on the social and political lives of people--some famous, some ord ..."
The Hungry World America's Cold War Battle against Poverty in Asia von NickCullather, K. Jeffreys, J. Andrew, Jane Marie Hardcover, 368 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2010 von Harvard University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-674-05078-5, ISBN: 0-674-05078-9
" Food was a critical front in the Cold War battle for Asia. “Where Communism goes, hunger follows” was the slogan of American nation builders who fanned out into the countryside to divert rivers, remodel villages, and introduce tractors, chemicals, and genes to multiply the crops consumed by millions. This “green revolution” has been credited with averting Malthusian famines, saving billions of lives, and jump-starting Asia’s economic ..."
"Of the People: A Concise History of the United States not only tells the history of America - of its people and places, of its dealings and ideals - but it also unfolds the story of American democracy, carefully marking how this country's evolution has been anything but certain, from its complex beginnings to its modern challenges. This comprehensive survey focuses on the social and political lives of people - some famous, some ordinar ..."
"Of the People: A Concise History of the United States not only tells the history of America--of its people and places, of its dealings and ideals--but it also unfolds the story of American democracy, carefully marking how this country's evolution has been anything but certain, from its complex beginnings to its modern challenges. This comprehensive survey focuses on the social and political lives of people--some famous, some ordinary-- ..."
"Of the People: A History of the United States not only tells the history of America--of its people and places, of its dealings and ideals--but it also unfolds the story of American democracy, carefully marking how this country's evolution has been anything but certain, from its complex beginnings to its modern challenges. This comprehensive survey focuses on the social and political lives of people--some famous, some ordinary--reveali ..."
"People, Places, and Power - the Story of American Democracy. Of the People: A History of the United States not only tells the history of America - of its people and places, of its dealings and ideals - but it also unfolds the story of American democracy, carefully marking how this country's evolution has been anything but certain, from its complex beginnings to its modern challenges. The book incorporates three unique features into ea ..."
"Political economy framework. Role of the individual. Global approach. Making a Nation, Portfolio Edition, Volume Two focuses on the relationships that shape and define human identity–culture, race, gender, class and sectional relations. The text shows that politics and the economy do not simply shape, but in turn are shaped by, the lives and cultural values of ordinary men and women. Automatically includes U.S. History Document CD-ROM w ..."
"Of the People: A History of the United States, Fourth Edition, does more than tell the history of America--of its people and places, of its dealings and ideals. It also unfolds the story of American democracy, carefully marking how this country's evolution has been anything but certain, from its complex beginnings to its modern challenges. This comprehensive survey focuses on the social and political lives of people--some famous, some o ..."
"Of the People: A History of the United States, Fourth Edition, does more than tell the history of America--of its people and places, of its dealings and ideals. It also unfolds the story of American democracy, carefully marking how this country's evolution has been anything but certain, from its complex beginnings to its modern challenges. This comprehensive survey focuses on the social and political lives of people--some famous, some o ..."
"Of the People: A Concise History of the United States, Second Edition, not only tells the history of America - of its people and places, of its dealings and ideals - but it also unfolds the story of American democracy, carefully marking how this country's evolution has been anything butcertain, from its complex beginnings to its modern challenges. This comprehensive survey focuses on the social and political lives of people - some famou ..."