The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations - Softcover

Baylis, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198781091 ISBN 13: 9780198781097

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1997

Synopsis

We now live in a new era of globalization, where instant communications, the emergence of a world economy, a global culture, and new non-state social movements have transformed world politics, making redundant many of the approaches developed for understanding and explaining the Cold War world. This comprehensive introductory text focuses on explaining to first year undergraduate students how contemporary world politics works. An introductory chapter discusses the concept of globalization and summarises the main arguments for and against it. There then follow four sections, covering: the recent historical background to contemporary world politics; the details of the main theories that offer explanations of world politics; the structures and processes of world politics; and the main issues of contemporary world politics. Each chapter is written by a leading specialist in the field, and uses diagrams, boxes, and discussion points extensively. extremely reader-friendly student text. Each chapter has a guide to further reading and ends with a series of questions.

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Globalization of World Politics An Introduction to International Relations by Category: Study & Reference / General Publisher: Publication date: 19970605 Number of pages: 526 Description: The Globalization of World Politics provides a comprehensive introduction to international relations by looking at the recent historical background, the main theories, the central structures and processes, and the issues that together make up this globalized political world.

Review

A highly accessible introduction to globalization as a political as well as economic, social and cultural process. It is especially effective at bringing out the diversity of contemporary accounts of what globalization involves and of what it might mean for our established assumptions about political life. |s R. B. J. Walker, University of Victoria, r sada |d 25/02/1997 -- R. B. J. Walker, University of Victoria

A very good collection combining classical/orthodox themes with new approaches. Text is accessible and good value for money. It is also well laid-out and prepared with the undergraduate student fully in mind. |s Peter Lawler, University of Manchester |d 29/07/1997 -- Peter Lawler, University of Manchester

An innovative text that looks at many of the most important global issues of the late twentieth century through a variety of theoretical lenses. Departing from the more traditional single-authored introductory text, readers are exposed to a variety of leading scholars in the field. A forward-looking text that moves beyond looking at international politics in terms of the aftermath of the cold war to one which examines global processes and their impact on what will likely be the most pressing issues of the twenty-first century. Grounded in a historical context that goes back to the beginning of the century, The Globalization of World Politics highlights issues, such as nationalism, gender, and culture, which have all too often been peripheral to the discipline, as well as more traditional concerns such as world trade, international organization, and national security. |s J. Ann Tickner, University of Southern California |d 25/02/1997 -- J. Ann Tickner, University of Southern California

Combination of theory coverage (lucid style) with focus on issue areas and broad sweep of historical coverage. Good introductory text for intermediate and beginner level. |s Mary Farrell, University of North London |d 29/07/1997 -- Mary Farrell, University of North London

In a world where there is much to know and many ways of knowing, this text offers a powerful introduction to world politics. Notable for the many voices heard within its pages, and negotiating with skill and sensitivity the competing demands of clarity of exposition and the complexity of its political concerns, few texts can match it. |s David Campbell, Keele University |d 25/02/1997 -- David Campbell, Keele University

This is a very welcome addition to the plethora of books now seeking to address the globalization phenomenon. But this work is outstanding for two reasons in particular. Firstly, unlike many similar works of recent years it actually accomplishes what it sets out to achieve in producing the most comprehensive and accessible account yet of a complex multifaceted phenomenon. Secondly and more precisely it does a great service to those of us seeking to introduce the globalization process to undergraduates. Particularly impressive in this regard is the concern to present the major issues associated with the globalization process in a careful and innovative manner while promoting the need for sceptical inquiry and rigorous questioning on the part of readers. |s Jim George, Australian National University |d 25/02/1997 -- Jim George Australian National University

This is an accessible, clear, comprehensive, and balanced introduction to the study of International Relations. It combines the best of British and North American approaches to the subject, and will make an excellent first text.' |s Barry Buzan, University of Westminster |d 25/02/1997 -- Barry Buzan, University of Westminster

This is an extremely well-written and tightly focused book which will be an invaluable addition to student-led discussions on world politics and global political geography. |s Dr K.J. Dodds, Royal Holloway, University of London |d 29/07/1997 -- Dr K.J. Dodds, Royal Holloway, University of London

Wonderful breadth and scope |s Dr Colin Hay, Harvard University |d 29/07/1997 -- Dr Colin Hay, Harvard University

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0198781091
• ISBN 13: 9780198781097
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 554