International Politics Since 1945: Key Issues in the Making of the Modern World

The international system has undergone a series of profound, continuous and shocking changes over the last 40 years.

This book introduces students of international politics to some of these events and processes including the origins and development of the Cold War, the North-South conflict, the international regulation and reform of trade, and international financial and security questions. It provides readily accessible material on the key issues and themes as well as their effect on the d...