John Baylis, Steve Smith, Patricia Owens

The Globalization of World Politics

An Introduction to International Relations

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press
• 5th ed.
• Seitenzahl: 636
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Dezember 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 264mm x 196mm x 26mm
• Gewicht: 1430g
• ISBN-13: 9780199569090
• ISBN-10: 0199569096
• Artikelnr.: 31793140

Autorenporträt

Steve Smith has two degrees in management and psychology. He has been a human resources manager inside a Fortune 500 company, an entrepreneur starting his own consulting firm, and led development of FranklinCovey's The 4 Roles of Leadership. Smith is an entrepreneurial thinker and works with clients like Nike, Hard Rock Cafe, and the U.S. Air Force.

Inhaltsangabe

From the contents: John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens: Introduction; 1: Anthony McGrew: Globalization and global politics; Part One: The historical context; 2: David Armstrong: The evolution of international society; 3: Len Scott: International history, 1900 - 1999; 4: Michael Cox: From the cold war to the world economic crisis; Part Two: Theories of world politics; 5: Tim Dunne and Brian C. Schmidt: Realism; 6: Tim Dunne: Liberalism; 7: Steven L. Lamy: Contemporary mainstream approaches: neo-realism and neo-liberalism; 8: Stephen Hobden and Richard Wyn Jones: Marxist and critical theories of international relations; 9: Michael Barnett: Social constructivism; 10: Lene Hansen: Post structuralism; 11: Christine Sylvester: Post colonialism; 12: Richard Shapcott: International ethics; Part Three: Structures and processes; 13: Mike Sheehan: The changing character of war; 14: John Baylis: International and global security; 15: Ngaire Woods: International political economy in an age of globalization; 16: J. Ann Tickner: Gender in world politics; 17: Christian Reus-Smit: International law; 18: Richard Little: International regimes; 19: Paul Taylor and Devon Curtis: The United Nations; 20: Peter Willetts: Transnational actors and international organizations in global politics; Part Four: International issues; 21: John Vogler: Environmental issues; 22: James D. Kiras: Terrorism and globalization; 23: Darryl Howlett: Nuclear proliferation; 24: John Breuilly: Nationalism; 25: Simon Murden: Culture in world affairs; 26: Edward Best and Thomas Christiansen: Regionalism in international affairs; 27: Matthew Watson: Global trade and finance; 28: Caroline Thomas and Tony Evans: Poverty, development, and hunger; 29: Amitav Acharya: Human security; 30: Jack Donnelly: Human rights; 31: Alex J. Bellamy and Nicholas J. Wheeler: Humanitarian intervention in world politics; Part Five: Globalization in the future; 32: Andrew Linklater: Globalization and the transformation of political community; 33: Ian Clark: Globalization and the post-cold war order