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Discusses the economic devastation brought on by World War II, the institutions the Allies created to help nations recover from war, how the Cold War shaped economics, and the emergence of the middle class in Western countries. Read more Continue reading Read less
About the Author
John Perritano
John Perritano has written a number of non-fiction books for middle school and high school students, including those for Time for Kids, National Geographic, Scholastic, among others. He specializes in history, sports, and science, and has helped write several adult books including those on World War II for Time/Life. But that's not all. John is also the proud father of "Kid Squad Saves the World," a fast-paced mystery/sci-fi series for middle school students. In addition, he has spent more years than he cares to admit as a newspaper reporter (remember them? ) and editor, winning a number of journalism awards.
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