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Focusing on the interplay between the economy and political processes, this book explores the railroad industry's pivotal role in shaping government regulation in the U.S. from 1877 to 1916. It examines how the industry relied on national politics to address economic challenges and establishes a foundation for future government intervention. Key federal railroad acts and the conflicting interests surrounding them are analyzed, providing insights into the motivations behind Progressivism and highlighting the significance of federal regulation during this transformative period.

The book delves into contemporary social and political thought, exploring the challenges faced by the left in a post-Cold War landscape dominated by neoliberal policies. Gabriel Kolko, a prominent critical historian, poses essential questions about the future direction of leftist movements in a world where traditional ideologies have been reshaped. His insights provide a critical examination of the political landscape, urging readers to reconsider strategies and possibilities for social change in a transformed global context.

Another Century of War? is a candid and critical look at America's "new wars" by a brilliant and provocative analyst of its old ones. Gabriel Kolko's masterly studies of conflict have redefined our views of modern warfare and its effects; in this urgent and timely treatise, he turns his attention to our current crisis and the dark future it portends. Another Century of War? insists that the roots of terrorism lie in America's own cynical policies in the Middle East and Afghanistan, a half-century of realpolitik justified by crusades for oil and against communism. The latter threat has disappeared, but America has become even more ambitious in its imperialist adventures and, as the recent crisis proves, even less secure. America, Kolko contends, reacts to the complexity of world affairs with its advanced technology and superior firepower, not with realistic political response and negotiation. He offers a critical and well-informed assessment of whether such a policy offers any hope of attaining greater security for America. Raising the same hard-hitting questions that made his Century of War a "crucial" ( Globe and Mail ) assessment of our age of conflict, Kolko asks whether the wars of the future will end differently from those in our past.

The aftermath of Vietnam's 1975 victory left the Communists unprepared for the immense challenges of national reconstruction. The book delves into the political and economic developments that have shaped the country since the war, examining the complexities of transitioning from conflict to rebuilding a nation. It offers insights into the struggles and strategies employed during this transformative period, highlighting the significant changes that have occurred in Vietnam's landscape.