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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

No Binding. Condición: Very Good. Large folded sheet that includes a geologic map superposed on topographic contours, a columnar section with description of units, a discussion of geology and economic geology, and literature cited; in printed envelope; ex-corporate library; in very good condition. Map. …

Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

VI/235 S./pp., Originalpappband (publisher's cardboard covers), Bibliotheksexemplar in sehr gutem Zustand / exlibrary in excellent condition (Stempel auf Titel / title stamped, Rückenschildchen / lettering pannel to the spine, Block sehr gut / contents fine, keine Unterstreichungen oder Anstreichungen / no underlining or remarks, nicht in Folie eingeschlagen / not wrapped up in foil), Sprache: englisch.…

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Soft cover. Condición: Good. 1997 out of print paperback edition. Some reading wear else good condition.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Condición: New. In English.

Condición: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 1st edition. 235 pages. 9.60x7.52x0.76 inches. In Stock.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: Muy Bueno. 21 x 31cm. 128. Alba Editorial, España, 1993, Castellano, 21 x 31cm, 128pp. Castellano.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This work examines a period often understood as the closing phase of the Cold War and considers it from a different perspective. Rather than treating the early 1980s as a transitional moment between conflict and resolution, it approaches the period as a case study in how systems of tension develop, persist, and adapt. The intention is not to challenge established historical facts, but to reconsider how those facts are interpreted and how they relate to broader patterns of international behaviour.The Cold War is frequently described in terms of its endpoints. Its beginning is associated with the aftermath of the Second World War, while its conclusion is commonly linked to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Between these two points lies a familiar narrative of escalation, containment, and eventual resolution. While this framing is useful, it risks oversimplifying the nature of the system itself and the processes through which it operated. It can also create the impression that international conflict moves in a linear fashion, with clear beginnings and endings, when in reality it often develops through overlapping pressures and incomplete transitions.The early 1980s offer an opportunity to examine the system at a moment of heightened tension, when multiple pressures converged. Strategic rivalry intensified, economic conditions deteriorated, and political systems faced growing constraints. At the same time, the mechanisms designed to manage these pressures remained in place, creating an environment in which stability and instability coexisted. This coexistence is central to understanding the period. It demonstrates how systems can continue to function while becoming increasingly vulnerable, and how apparent order can conceal the accumulation of deeper risk.Each chapter examines a distinct dimension of the period. The return of geopolitical tension is considered alongside the structure of nuclear deterrence, the role of proxy conflict, the impact of economic strain, the limits of political adaptability, and the character of the transition that followed. These themes are not treated as separate historical episodes, but as interconnected elements within a broader system. Military competition shaped economic priorities. Economic stress influenced social and political attitudes. Political constraints affected how leaders interpreted events, and those interpretations in turn shaped strategic choices.The purpose of this work is analytical rather than predictive. It does not assume that historical patterns will repeat in identical form, nor does it claim that one era can simply be mapped onto another. Instead, it examines the mechanisms through which tension develops and the ways in which systems respond to pressure. By doing so, it seeks to provide a framework for understanding how comparable dynamics may emerge under similar conditions.The relevance of this analysis lies in its application. Understanding how conflict can emerge without a clearly defined starting point, how escalation can occur without deliberate intent, and how stability can coexist with underlying vulnerability provides a basis for interpreting both past and present developments. The early 1980s are therefore considered not only as a historical period, but as a reference point through which broader patterns of international behaviour can be examined. The chapters that follow explore these dynamics in detail, with the aim of developing a clearer understanding of how systems of competition operate and how the conditions that sustain them evolve over time. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Condición: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. This book is an introduction to NeWS: the Networked, Extensible, Window System from Sun Microsystems. It is oriented towards people who have a basic knowledge of programming and window systems who would like to understand more about window systems in genera.…

Gebunden. Condición: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. This book is an introduction to NeWS: the Networked, Extensible, Window System from Sun Microsystems. It is oriented towards people who have a basic knowledge of programming and window systems who would like to understand more about window systems in genera.…