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International Relations since 1945 is the most student-friendly guide to the history of international relations. In it, Young and Kent provide an accessible and comprehensive introduction to key developments in international relations across the world. Now in its third edition, the text has been thoroughly updated to include contemporary developments and includes a brand new concluding part: 'The Age of Uncertainty, 2011 - 2018'.This textbook is helpfully structured chronologically and by region, taking the reader through the tension of the Cold War and post-war decolonisation to the Vietnam War, The Détente Era, and the latest developments in Middle East politics.NEW TO THIS EDITIONA new final part, 'The Age of Uncertainty', brings readers up to date with key IR events and developments from 2011 onwardsThree brand new chapters explore the war in Syria, Brexit, Trump, and the rise of major powers in the EastThoroughly updated to reflect developments in discourse, such as England's strategy for Middle East defence in Egypt during the Cold WarAdditional maps help students visualise the forces and territories in the Middle East.This title is available as an eBook. Visit VitalSource for more information or to purchase.

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This authoritative text offers greater historical depth than its rivals and is a serious piece of work that will support good scholarship amongst my students. * Dr Robert Smith, Lecturer in International Relations, School of Humanities, Coventry University * Thorough, well-written, informative, well-organized, but above all it is accessible for students. * Dr James Hamill, Lecturer in Politics, School of History, Politics, and International Relations, University of Leicester * This is an excellent introduction to international political history since 1945 with a strong focus on the Cold War. The book is clearly structured and rigorously researched. Undergraduate politics students will find it very useful. * Dr Eli Gateva, Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics, School of Politics and International Relations, University of Nottingham *

This is an excellent introduction to international political history since 1945 with a strong focus on the Cold War. The book is clearly structured and rigorously researched. Undergraduate politics students will find it very useful. * Dr Eli Gateva, Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics, School of Politics and International Relations, University of Nottingham * Thorough, well-written, informative, well-organized, but above all it is accessible for students. * Dr James Hamill, Lecturer in Politics, School of History, Politics, and International Relations, University of Leicester * This authoritative text offers greater historical depth than its rivals and is a serious piece of work that will support good scholarship amongst my students. * Dr Robert Smith, Lecturer in International Relations, School of Humanities, Coventry University *

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Professor John W. Young is an expert on post-1945 history of British and US foreign policy (including British relations with European Union), based at the University of Nottingham, UK. Dr John Kent has taught at the Universities of Aberdeen and Strathclyde and is currently an Emeritus Professor at the London School of Economics.

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