ABSTRACT
From the war on terror to the global financial crisis, traditional concepts of world politics are being challenged on a daily basis. In these uncertain times, the study of international relations and the forces that shape them have never been more important.
Written specifically for students who are approaching this subject for the first time, World Politics is the most accessible, coherent and up-to-date account of the field available. It covers the historical backdrop to today’s political situations, the complex interactions of states and non-state actors, the role of political economy, human security in all its forms, and the ways in which culture, religion and identity influence events.
World Politics takes a new approach that challenges traditional interpretations, and will equip students with the knowledge and the confidence needed to tackle the big issues.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|43 pages
International Relations and Globalisation
part 2|66 pages
The History of Globalisation and International Relations
part 3|120 pages
International Relations Theories
part 4|86 pages
International and Regional Cooperation
part 5|171 pages
Current Global Issues
part 6|190 pages
War and Peace
part 7|20 pages
The Future