Revolutions and revolutionary movements / James DeFronzo.
| Author/creator | DeFronzo, James |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Sixth Edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : Routledge, Tylor & Francis Group, 2022. |
| Description | xxv, 564 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "With crucial insights and indispensable information concerning modern-day political upheavals, the sixth edition of Revolutions and Revolutionary Movements provides a representative cross section of many of the most significant revolutions of the modern era. Students can trace the historical development of eleven 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. New to this Edition: Expanded coverage of women and revolution with profiles of individual women revolutionaries Coverage of the recent student movement in Hong Kong as well as economic developments in China, Chinese international influence and international economic development projects, and trade relations with the U.S. during the Trump administration. Changes in U.S. policy toward Cuba during the Trump administration. Examination of the cancellation of the Iran nuclear agreement by the Trump administration, Trump administration policies towards Iran, the impacts on Iran and Iranian reactions, and Iranian and Saudi Arabian involvement in Yemen. Coverage of the near extinction of geographic ISIS caliphate, terrorist attacks, and the implications of U.S. policy towards Palestinians and Middle Eastern countries during the Trump administration. Examination of persisting economic inequality, corruption and recent South African political developments and government actions. Analysis of revolutionary movements in Venezuela and Bolivia and coverage of major political developments and events in both countries. Trump administration policy towards authoritarian states in the Middle East and implications for the possibility of pro-democracy movements in Middle Eastern countries. Updated student resources include multiple orienting maps, summary and analysis sections, chronologies, and documentary resources"-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | Revised edition of the author's Revolutions and revolutionary movements, [2015] |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 5541-543) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021019970 |
| ISBN | 9780367555924 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9780367609481 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
| ISBN | (adobe pdf) |
| ISBN | (epub) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |