Introduction to International Relations: Perspectives and Themes is the International Relations' student's passport to success. Based on many years of active research and teaching it takes the discipline's most difficult aspects and makes them accessible and interesting.
Each chapter builds up an understanding of the different ways of looking at the world. From liberalism through to green politics, it examines how different perspectives have developed, who has influenced them the most adn what position they represent on the key issues in global politics. The clarity of presentation allows studnets to rapidly develop a theoretical framework and to apply this knowledge widely as a way of understanding both more advanced theoretical texts and events in world politics.
Suitable for first and second year undergraduates studying international relations and international relations theory.
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Introduction to International Relations is the International Relations student's passport to success. Based on many years of active research and teaching it takes the discipline's most difficult aspects and makes them accessible and interesting. Armed with this insight, the 'real world' of news and current affairs takes on new meaning.
Each chapter builds up an understanding of the different ways of looking at the world. From liberalism through to green politics, it examines how different perspectives have developed, who has influenced them the most, and what position they represent on key issues in global politics.
The clarity of presentation allows students to rapidly develop a theoretical framework and to apply this knowledge widely; both as a way of understanding more advanced theoretical texts and events in world politics.
Key to the book:
- A comprehensive guide to International Relations theory for undergraduates
- A lively and student-friendly approach that helps readers to compare and contrast theoretical perspectives
- An incisive and easy-to-understand description of theory
- Difficult jargon explained and demystified
- Illustrated with examples form world events
- Clear and economical coverage of complex and crucial material
Jill Steans and Lloyd Pettiford are both experienced teachers and researchers in international relations. Jill is currently Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Birmingham University. Lloyd is Associate Dean of the School of Arts, Communication and Culture at Nottingham Trent University.
Jill Steans and Lloyd Pettiford are both experienced teachers and researchers in international relations and also have prior experience of trying to learn IR theory. Jill is currently Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Birmingham University. Lloyd is
Associate Dean of the School of Arts, Communication and Culture at Nottingham Trent University.
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