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Download or read book The 80 A Decade of Transformations written by Rick Mandell and published by MedTechBiz. This book was released on 2024-09-19 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1980s were a decade of profound transformation, in which culture, sport, technology and politics converged to shape the world as we know it today. This book explores cultural movements, such as the birth of hip-hop and the impact of pop music, as well as the technological innovations that introduced personal computers and the first video games. With an analysis of global sporting events and the role of sport in politics, the book also revisits the geopolitical landscape, marked by the Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall. A journey through the iconic moments that defined the era and their lasting influences.