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.