Foundations of International Relations

Inbunden, Engelska, 2022

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Beskrivning

An engaging introduction to the core concepts, theories, actors and issues in global politics. Featuring a combination of chapters authored by leading scholars, researchers and practitioners from around the world, this textbook takes into account the historical development of international relations and the web of dynamics that forms the subject, resulting in a clear analysis of the field from a variety of perspectives.Chapters cover topics including race, colonialism, gender, sexuality, digital globalization, the environment and security studies and are supported by a range of case studies, key boxes and illustrative material to aid students in their practical application of theoretical ideas. The book is also complimented by a bespoke curated website, featuring a regularly updated collection of interactive learning material and hosted on E-International Relations, the world’s leading open access IR website.Portraying the most compelling issues of our time, and presenting the necessary tools to analyse and debate the subject, this is an invaluable resource for anyone studying international relations.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2022-03-10
Mått:178 x 248 x 24 mm
Vikt:740 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:352
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Medarbetare:Stephen McGlinchey
ISBN:9781350932579

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Stephen McGlinchey is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol). He is Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of E-International Relations.

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An immensely user-friendly introduction to International Relations, replete with diagrams, maps, illustrations and helpful summaries of the material covered. Such care for a student text has not been taken for a very long time.

Innehållsförteckning

GETTING STARTED1. Introduction to International Relations - Stephen McGlincheyPART ONE: HISTORY AND THEORY2. International Relations and the Global System - Stephen McGlinchey3. Discovery, Conquest and Colonialism - Robbie Shilliam4. Towards a Global International Relations - Sahil Mathur and Amitav Acharya5. Levels of Analysis - Carmen Gebhard6. Traditional and Middle Ground Theories - Stephen McGlinchey and Dana Gold7. Critical Theories - Stephen McGlinchey, Rosie Walters and Dana GoldPART TWO: GLOBAL STRUCTURES8. International Organisations - Shazelina Z. Abidin9. Global Civil Society - Raffaele Marchetti10. International Political Economy - Günter Walzenbach11. International Law - Knut Traisbach12. Religion and Culture - John A. Rees13. Gender and Sexuality - Rosie WaltersPART THREE: GLOBAL ISSUES14. International Security - Natalie Jester15. Transnational Terrorism - Katherine E. Brown 16. Migration - Anitta Kynsilehto17. Poverty and Wealth - James Arvanitakis and David J. Hornsby18. Global Health - Mukesh Kapila19. Environment and Climate - Raul Pacheco-Vega20. Connectivity and Exploitation in the Digital Age - Clare Stevens and Andreas HaggmanREFLECTING ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS21. Crossings and Candles - Peter Vale