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A historical retrospective of the interrelationships of social & conceptual history is presented, particularly their basis in linguistic expressions, ie, speech & writing. Both histories presuppose a connection between synchronic events & diachronic structures. The example of marriage is detailed using two models, one oriented toward events, actions in speech, writing, & deed, & another toward diachronic presuppositions & long-term transformation. It is concluded that the two histories need & refer to one another without being able to coincide with each other; they have different rates of change, & are based in different repetitive structures, but both must be considered in any study of history. M. Malas

A review essay of a book by Gabriel Kolko, Century of War: Politics, Conflict, and Society since 1914 (New York: New, 1994). Kolko contends that an understanding of social change in the 20th century requires a comprehensive analysis of the century's primary wars. His claim that the European participants in WWI failed to adequately understand the consequences of international war on their respective populations & the legitimacy of the respective national governments is supported, as is his assertion that technological advancements used in WWII caused more societal damage than WWI. Although congratulated for adhering to academic objectivity & implementing a didactic tone, Kolko is criticized for his failure to acknowledge the post-WWII impact of nuclear weaponry on international war & condemnation of capitalism as the primary cause of the 20th century's major wars. J. W. Parker