International Relations Since 1945 A Global History

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This book - is up-to-date and comprehensive - deals with the whole period from 1945 to the present day and is organised both by region and subject; will suit many post-war history modules as well as serving as background for International Relations modules. The text draws on the latest research to make students aware of the different controversies and debates. Careful attention is paid to the evolution of the global economy and the interplay between international and domestic developments, as well as to the growth of 'interdependence'. Particular attention is paid to the United States, especially in the 1990s when it became the world's only Superpower. Overviews are provided of each of the six chronological sections - these provide a concise and analytical framework. The book - includes learning aids such as boxed chronologies, biographies of key figures, crucial documents, maps and a bibliography; is an one-volume authoritative historical analysis of international relations during the Cold War and its aftermath. It explores the impact of the Cold War on world politics as a whole, but also deals with such important regional problems as the Middle East wars, the development of European integration and the end of the European empires in Africa and Asia. Particular attention is paid to the role of the United States, especially in the 1990s when it became the world's only Superpower.

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