Osnovne karakteristike i protivrečnosti savremenog sveta

The thematic framework "Basic characteristics and contradictions of the contemporary world" from 1982 deals with key social, political and economic movements from the beginning of the eighties of the twentieth century. This theoretical and educational material was created within the framework of Yugoslav socio-political studies and analyzes in detail the complex situation in the world at that time. The text explains the deep bloc division between East and West and the arms race during the Cold War. Special attention is paid to the decolonization process and the rise of the Non-Aligned Movement. The growing economic differences between the developed North and the underdeveloped South are also highlighted. Authors analyze the crisis of capitalism, but also the problems within socialist systems. Global economic disruptions, energy crises and the struggle for equal international relations are also emphasized. This work provides valuable historical insight into the ideological and political views of the time. It serves as an important source for the study of international relations, sociology and modern history from the beginning of the eighties.