The 1990s was the first decade to be dominated by one superpower - the U.S. - rather than rivalry between two big nuclear powers: as such, it dictated much of the world's major political goals, alliances and principles and the decade reflected many changes based on American values and practices. THE 1990S examines this era and adds to the Eyewitness History series, using firsthand accounts - diary entries, speeches, newspaper reports - to show how the times were experienced by those who lived during them. Essays and timelines round out the offerings and provide a fine representation of daily lives and critical social and political changes.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch