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, the new 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 readers with a historical background as they approach international relations.