HIST 178 - The Global Cold War

Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)

The Cold War was a political, ideological, military, and social conflict that engulfed the major powers—the United States, Soviet Union, and China–from 1945 until 1989. Yet it also involved peoples and states throughout the global south. This course examines the history of the Cold War for the purpose of illuminating powerful military, political, economic, social, and ideological dynamics that continue to shape global power. Robert Brigham.

Two 75-minute periods.

Course Format: CLS