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Introduction to International Relations : Perspectives, Connections, and Enduring Questions by Michael Mastanduno, G. John Ikenberry and Joseph Grieco (2018, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherBloomsbury Academic & Professional

ISBN-101352004224

ISBN-139781352004229

eBay Product ID (ePID)14038711142

Product Key Features

Number of Pages640 Pages

Publication NameIntroduction to International Relations : Perspectives, Connections, and Enduring Questions

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2018

SubjectInternational Relations / General

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPolitical Science

AuthorMichael Mastanduno, G. John Ikenberry, Joseph Grieco

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight52.1 Oz

Item Length10.1 in

Item Width7.6 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"Students will walk away armed with a rich combination of analytical savvy, theoretical foundations, and historical context that will make them truly informed global citizens." -- Sarah E. Kreps, Cornell University, USA "An almost canonical introduction to our discipline, flavored with core research insights and up-to-date illustrations from international politics." -- Thomas Sommerer, Stockholm University, Sweden "Structured around a set of enduring questions, this second edition skilfully connects the dots of history, theory and main issues in world politics." -- Thijs Van de Graaf, Ghent University, Belgium "A must have for undergraduate students and for instructors interested in an innovative and stimulating syllabus." -- Keith Smith, King's College London, UK "A wonderfully stimulating reading experience that cuts a swathe through established historical narratives and the predominance of western thought." -- Ian Nelson, University of Nottingham Ningbo, China "This elegant text should become the standard for introductory courses in international relations." -- Seth Weinberger, University of Puget Sound, USA "An eminently readable, accessible and engaging guide to the study of contemporary world politics. I only wish I'd had this smartly designed textbook when I was a student." -- Fiona Adamson, SOAS University of London, UK "This latest edition provides students with an informative, comprehensive and user-friendly format with maps, study questions and other learning aides clearly conveying the objectives of every chapter." -- Christopher Kroh, University of North Georgia, USA "At a time when there is an increasing demand for university classrooms to directly address the global challenges of today, the second edition of Introduction to International Relations is a valuable and necessary contribution." -- Nicolas Blarel, Leiden University, The Netherlands "The textbook is beautifully written and presented, does not dwell on bygone theoretical debates, and is accessible without sacrificing academic rigour." -- Alex Mackenzie, University of Liverpool, UK

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal327

Table Of ContentChapter 1 Understanding International Relations PART I FOUNDATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Chapter 2 The Emergence of a Global System of States Chapter 3 Theories of International Relations Chapter 4 The Analysis of Foreign Policy Chapter 5 Framing International Relations: The Role of Laws and Organizations PART II WAR AND PEACE: AN INTRODUCTION TO SECURITY STUDIES Chapter 6 War and Its Causes Chapter 7 Pathways to Interstate Peace Chapter 8 Technology, the Use of Force and Weapons of Mass Destruction PART III WEALTH AND POWER: AN INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY Chapter 9 International Economics: Basic Theory and Core Institutions Chapter 10 States and Markets in the World Economy Chapter 11 Dilemmas of Development PART IV CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES AND THE FUTURE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Chapter 12 Non-State Actors and Challenges to Sovereignty Chapter 13 The Environment and International Relations Chapter 14 Facing the Future: Six Visions of an Emerging International Order.

SynopsisThe second edition of this bestselling introductory textbook provides a truly comprehensive and accessible guide to international affairs. Bringing together the combined decades of experience in researching and teaching global politics of three acclaimed scholars, this text introduces students to what is happening in our complex and rapidly changing world and enables them to analyse those events. Pedagogically driven, the book is structured around enduring questions that reflect the key concepts in world politics. It makes use of the levels of analysis framework and boxed features to highlight connections between theory and practice, aspirations and reality and history and contemporary events. This fully updated second edition includes a brand new chapter on International Organizations, a new feature to give students an insight into the latest academic research, and has been extensively rewritten throughout. This is an ideal textbook for introductory modules for political science and international relations undergraduate students. This new edition offers: - A brand new chapter on International Law and Organizations - A new Academic Insights feature in every chapter encouraging closer connections with the latest academic research - New author video debates on thought-provoking questions - Extensively rewritten chapters to include the latest advances in thinking and contemporary case examples - A historically-driven, empirical narrative to answer broad enduring questions - A rigorous analytic approach, covering pluralistic theoretical approaches - A comprehensive companion website, including videos, author debates, simulation activities, quizzes and teaching tools., The hotly awaited second edition of this bestselling introductory textbook provides a truly comprehensive and accessible guide to international affairs. Bringing together the combined decades of experience in researching and teaching global politics of three acclaimed scholars, this text introduces students to what is happening in our complex and rapidly changing world as well as how to analyse those events. Pedagogically driven, the book is structured around enduring questions that reflect the key concepts in world politics. It makes use of the levels of analysis framework and boxed features to highlight connections between theory and practice, aspirations and reality and history and contemporary events. This fully updated second edition includes a brand new chapter on International Organizations, a new feature to give students an insight into the latest academic research, and has been extensively rewritten throughout. This is an ideal textbook for introductory modules for Political Science and International Relations undergraduate students.

LC Classification NumberJA1-92