HIST 177A - Special Topics in American History: The Cold War and the War on Terror: Social, Economic and Historical Perspectives

Semester Hours: 3
Key topics include the rise of the military/industrial complex during the Cold War, an analysis of why economic conversion failed and the resurgence of militarism in the 21st century.  Major attention will be devoted to “The War on Terror” and the prospects of building collective security.

January 2010 Offering:
10164: Jan. 4-21; MTWR, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Melkonian; 13 Breslin


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