Including new chapters on research methods and democracy, as well as timely topics such as: nuclear proliferation; models of conflict analysis, outcomes, and solutions; the Non-Proliferation Treaty; the rise of the BRICs countries; and much more. With an broad and authoritative scope, this introductory text chronicles a plethora of important global topics from pre-history to the present.

Key Features

- Includes updated chapters and examines current conflicts, including the latest developments in Iran and North Korea

- Explores the important aspects of positive peace, individual violence, nationalism, and terrorism

- Provides numerous visual aids, questions for further study, and suggested readings

- Furnishes a comprehensive range of material to enlighten and enrich future discussion and encourage further academic pursuit