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

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199569096 ISBN 13: 9780199569090

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2010

Synopsis

Now in its fifth edition, this internationally successful title has been fully revised and updated in light of recent developments in world politics. New chapters on post colonialism and post structuralism as well as increased emphasis on the global financial crisis, forced migration, diplomacy and religion ensure The Globalization of World Politics remains the most comprehensive introduction to International Relations available. Expert contributors provide accessible but stimulating insights into the history, theory, structures and key issues in IR, which are ideally suited to those coming to the subject for the first time. Students and lecturers are further supported by a cutting-edge Online Resource Centre with the following features:

Student resources:

Case studies
Flash card glossary
Multiple choice questions
Web links
Links to relevant journals
News feed
Video podcasts from the contributors
Revision guide

Instructor Resources:

Case studies NEW TO THIS EDITION
Interactive library of links to journal articles, blogs and video content NEW TO THIS EDITION
Test bank
Question bank
PowerPoint slides
Figures and tables from the book

About this title

Review:

"The Globalization of World Politics is superb. The volume has a succinct and lucid style, but also manages to cover a whole range of schools of thought and policy issues. If you are asked to choose one textbook in the area of international relations, this is it."--Takashi Inoguchi, University ofTokyo "Comprehensive in its coverage, clear and concise in its presentation. An excellent teaching tool and resource."--V. Spike Peterson, University of Arizona

About the Author:

John Baylis is Pro-Vice Chancellor and Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Wales, Swansea. Steve Smith is Vice-Chancellor and Professor of International Politics at the University of Exeter. Patricia Owens is Reader in the Department of International Relations at the University of Sussex.

About this edition

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0199569096
• ISBN 13: 9780199569090
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 680
• Editor: Baylis John, Smith Steve, Owens Patricia