International relations since 1945 : East, West, North, South /
Lundestad, Geir 1945-
International relations since 1945 : East, West, North, South / Geir Lundestad. - Eighth Edition. - xii, 312 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The new world --
The cold war in Europe, 1945-1949 --
The cold war becomes global, 1945-1950 --
Detente between East and West, 1962-1975 --
Renewed tension between East and West 1975-1984 --
The end of the Cold War, 1984-1990 --
Major power and local conflicts after the Cold War, 1990-2016 --
The arms race, 1945-2016 --
The United States and Western Europe, 1945-2016 --
The Soviet Union/Russia and the (formerly) communist countries, 1945-2016 --
The rise of East Asia --
Decolonization --
Economic relations between North and South, 1945-2016 --
Two theories on development and under-development --
Globalization and fragmentation --
Conclusion: The future.
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.
Translated from the Norwegian.
9781473973466 (pbk.) 9781473973459
International relations
World politics--1945-1989
World politics--1989-
D843 LUN
International relations since 1945 : East, West, North, South / Geir Lundestad. - Eighth Edition. - xii, 312 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The new world --
The cold war in Europe, 1945-1949 --
The cold war becomes global, 1945-1950 --
Detente between East and West, 1962-1975 --
Renewed tension between East and West 1975-1984 --
The end of the Cold War, 1984-1990 --
Major power and local conflicts after the Cold War, 1990-2016 --
The arms race, 1945-2016 --
The United States and Western Europe, 1945-2016 --
The Soviet Union/Russia and the (formerly) communist countries, 1945-2016 --
The rise of East Asia --
Decolonization --
Economic relations between North and South, 1945-2016 --
Two theories on development and under-development --
Globalization and fragmentation --
Conclusion: The future.
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.
Translated from the Norwegian.
9781473973466 (pbk.) 9781473973459
International relations
World politics--1945-1989
World politics--1989-
D843 LUN