With the end of the Cold War, the death of Communism, and the decline of Socialism, what are the primary issues, ideologies, and parties that now structure politics? Melzer, Zinman, and Weinberger have compiled essays from prominent experts to examine the politics of the past to help plot the political future. The first half of the volume addresses OIdentity PoliticsO and OBig GovernmentO and their respective places in the shaping of the United States political environment since the end of the Cold War. The second half of the volume focuses on the political climate in Western Europe, Russia, India, and China. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Multiculturalism: is it a means of promoting self-esteem among marginalized groups, or is it a dangerous form of relativism? Offering viewpoints from a range of perspectives, this volume addresses the pros and cons of multiculturalism and explores its relationship with liberal democracy...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)