East, West, North, South

The seventh edition of Geir Lundestad's classic overview of the history and key developments of international politics in the post-war era continues in the clear, accessible and authoritative vein of previous editions. The book provides an engaging narrative of all the significant events since 1945 [...]
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The seventh edition of Geir Lundestad's classic overview of the history and key developments of international politics in the post-war era continues in the clear, accessible and authoritative vein of previous editions. The book provides an engaging narrative of all the significant events since 1945 and equips you with the knowledge and skills with which to approach contemporary issues in international politics. This fully revised new edition now includes: * an account of the world as it has evolved up to 1945 * an updated section on Barack Obama and the Greater Middle East, with a new discussion on the events surrounding the Arab Spring * a new section on population, gender and the environment * essential updates on superpowers, state and non-state actors, and global governance * a new conclusion considering the future of the international system Complete with annotated further reading lists accompanying each chapter, the book skilfully guides you through all the important events that have shaped the international system since 1945. East, West, North, South remains essential, accessible reading for all students of international relations, world politics and international history.