The only resource for this subject developed with the IB, this course book hones in on source evaluation skills and most closely embodies the IB approach to learning. Fully covering prescribed subjects for the 2008 syllabus and with a bank of source material to develop analytical skills, it includes case studies from all regions to foster international-mindedness. Truly aligned with the learner profile, it is packed with fresh and topical TOK to drive critical thinking. *Provides excellent support for the requirements of the IB history syllabus with examples showing comparative methods *Includes extracts and examples to allow students to evaluate and think critically as they gain knowledge *Provides a wealth of illustrations, diagrams, maps and charts to help explain difficult concepts *Provides material for TOK and the learner profile *Contains examination questions included and guidance on the exam *Includes links to websites and other sources with cross curricular material About the series: The only DP resources developed directly with the IB, the Oxford IB Course Books are the most comprehensive core resources to support learners through their study. Fully incorporating the learner profile, resources are assessed by consulting experts in international-mindedness and TOK to ensure these crucial components are deeply embedded into learning.

 

This book is part of a book series called Oxford Ib Diploma Programme .

There are 512 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 2012 by Oxford University Press .

David Smith has been writing history books for adults and children for over thirty years. He has recently written an educational series on the Holocaust and several books on different aspects of the contemporary Middle East. He is also a novelist.

This book has the following chapters: 1. Peacemaking, peacekeeping - international relations, 1918-36 ; 2. The Arab-Israeli conflict, 1945 -79 ; 3. Communism in crisis, 1976-89 ; 4. Causes, practices and the effects of war ; 5. Democratic states: challenges and responses ; 6. Origins and development of authoritarian and single party states ; 7. Decolonization and the independence movements in Africa and Asia ; 8. Nationalist and independent movements in post-1945 Central and Eastern European states- Poland and Czechoslovakia ; 9. The Cold War ; 10. Index