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An examination of the dramatic events, important changes and major figures in world history that took place in the 1980s. The book contains year-by-year accounts of world affairs, eye-witness reports, developments in science and technology, style and fashion, inventions, discoveries and firsts in sport and exploration. The memorable events of this period are described chronologically in concise langauge and there is also a chart of new words and phrases that entered the language.