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Kathryn Statler, University of San Diego\u003cbr\u003e'Filled with twists and turns, Winds of Hope, Storms of Discord sends readers racing through its pages to discover how the world they thought they knew is actually far more interesting - and surprising - than they had previously understood. Salim Yaqub writes with the compassion, objectivity, and fresh curiosity of a master scholar who listens to every voice.' Elizabeth Cobbs, Texas A\u0026amp;M University\u003cbr\u003e'Winds of Hope, Storms of Discord by Salim Yaqub is a masterful exploration of US history since 1945. Useful for students in a variety of courses as well as beginning researchers, the book chronicles the often rapid and dramatic changes in US society, culture, politics, technology, economics, and foreign relations during the tumultuous years from the end of World War II through the present. The fact that it ends in 2022 is novel and useful. Despite its ambitious scope, the book has a clear narrative and singular point of view that make it compelling and highly readable. The author deftly weaves together multiple themes to tell a story that is a must-read for anyone who wants to know why the United States today is the way it is.' Kelly J. Shannon, Florida Atlantic University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface; Introduction; 1. Wake up Willie: from war to postwar, 1945–1948; 2. We may not now relax our guard: hot war abroad and cold war at home, 1949–1954; 3. It's like turning over a rock: America in the fifties; 4. Listen, Yankee: the transformation of America's Cold War, 1956–1963; 5. Is this America?: civil rights and the liberal movement, 1960–1965; 6. Berkeley Cong: fighting abroad and unraveling at home, 1963–1968; 7. Expletive deleted: the presidency of Richard Nixon, 1969–1974; 8. Great blinding lightbulb: women's rights, gay and lesbian rights, and new understandings of gender, sexuality, and family, 1960–1975; 9. Soylent Green is people: America in the seventies; 10. The picture always overrides: America in the Reagan years, 1981–1989; 11. To look over the horizon: from New Cold War to New World Order, 1981–1991; 12. Triangulation: the nineties and Bill Clinton; 13. Freedom fries: George W. Bush, 9\/11, and the Iraq war, 2001–2008; 14. Yes we can't: American politics, 2009–2015; 15. 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DBG shines a light into that dark corner. * Sir Graeme Lamb, former director of UK Special Forces *\u003cbr\u003eThe international community has generally ignored the plight of the Syrian people, but there are a few bright lights and Hamish is one of the brightest. He is a brilliant humanitarian activist. * Dr Ghanem Tayara, Syrian doctor *\u003cbr\u003eHamish's incredible life story is unlike any account of warfare I've read. His courage on the front line and drive to make a difference in the world is truly inspiring. * Billy Billingham, 'SAS: Who Dares Wins' *\u003cbr\u003eHamish de Bretton-Gordon is an outstanding humanitarian who has fought for justice and accountability for Syrians. 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