Introducing the key events and developments in international relations, this authoritative and engaging book provides students with a clear understanding of the contemporary issues in international politics. Putting the foundations and contexts of International Relations at your fingertips, this Eighth Edition:




Provides an account of the world as it has evolved up to 1945
Extended coverage of topics including population, gender and the environment
Includes expanded material on the theory of international relations
Includes new learning resources, including an `alternative perspectives' box in each chapter
Supports research with fully updated and annotated further reading lists


Praised for its detail and tone, International Relations since 1945 is ideal for providing undergraduates with a historical background as they approach international relations.