A new, revised second edition of The United States and the World 1945-1989. Student-friendly and exam-focused text, suitable for both Higher and Ordinary Level students Full-colour illustrations and photographs throughout Each chapter is specifically written and designed with the Leaving Certificate exam in mind: - Key questions focus on main themes - Follow-up questions throughout encourage analysis - End-of-chapter reviews include relevant, exam-focused Ordinary Level questions and Higher Level essays Comprehensively covers the topic as prescribed by the Leaving Certificate syllabus, dealing with Post-War American History from three perspectives: - Politics and Administration - Society and Economy - Culture, Science and Religion Special emphasis is put on the three case studies and their historical context Key personalities are dealt with in an accessible manner, as they are particularly important at Ordinary Level Includes helpful timelines, glossaries of key terms and lists of useful websites.