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1947: Where Now Begins

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by Elisabeth Ã…sbrink

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The Now began in 1947?
Bob That is the thesis of Asbrink's book. She believes that there was a critical point (or more-correctly, critical period) at the end of the Second World…m´Ç°ù±ðThat is the thesis of Asbrink's book. She believes that there was a critical point (or more-correctly, critical period) at the end of the Second World War in which we can identify many events which, although appearing unremarkable at the time, have contributed (both individually and collectively) to shaping our current circumstances. So the "Now" that I experience can be said to have its genesis in those events in 1947. Of course, you can argue that your "Now" is not the same as mine and had its beginnings in different events at a different time. Regardless of our personal experiences, it is arguable that a change at some point in the past would have had major repercussions on the present we know. To select just two elements from 1947, imagine an alternative history/future in which Palestine was not partitioned and Kalashnikov did not invent his weapon. Would the Now we lived in then be the same as today?(less)
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I can’t tell from the comments if this fiction or non fiction?
Meg Meyer The book is definitely non-fiction. She’s done a lot of research into what happened that year.
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Can you explain this passage on page 197 of the English translation which is opposite of my understanding? Two diametrically opposed political positions divide the world. On the one side are the Soviet Union and the other democratic countries, seeking to undermine imperialism and strengthen democracy. On the other side are the United States and Britain, whose aim it is to bolster imperialism and repress democracy.
Antonomasia It appears to be a misprint. It is in the audio version too.
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