An Introduction to International RelationsRichard Devetak, Anthony Burke, Jim George Cambridge University Press, 2011 M10 17 Invaluable to students and those approaching the subject for the first time, An Introduction to International Relations, Second Edition provides a comprehensive and stimulating introduction to international relations, its traditions and its changing nature in an era of globalisation. Thoroughly revised and updated, it features chapters written by a range of experts from around the world. It presents a global perspective on the theories, history, developments and debates that shape this dynamic discipline and contemporary world politics. Now in full-colour and accompanied by a password-protected companion website featuring additional chapters and case studies, this is the indispensable guide to the study of international relations. |
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... concepts Conclusion Questions Further reading 135 135 137 138 142 145 146 146 147 148 149 149 152 155 157 158 159 159 160 161 161 163 163 170 170 170 contents xi 12 Arms Control Marianne Hanson Introduction What is arms control?
... concepts Conclusion Questions Further reading 135 135 137 138 142 145 146 146 147 148 149 149 152 155 157 158 159 159 160 161 161 163 163 170 170 170 contents xi 12 Arms Control Marianne Hanson Introduction What is arms control?
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... arms control? Why do states engage in arms control practices? Cold War arms control Why is arms control still important in the post-Cold War period? New initiatives in arms control: small arms and conventional weapons Arms control and ...
... arms control? Why do states engage in arms control practices? Cold War arms control Why is arms control still important in the post-Cold War period? New initiatives in arms control: small arms and conventional weapons Arms control and ...
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... arms agreements reached since 1990 178 19.1 The great powers in 2010 277 29.1 Recent trends in terrorist violence 412 33.1 Persons of concern to UNHCR – by region 457. Figures. 0.1 Graffiti, Sarajevo 2005, by David Kozar 2 0.2 Anti ...
... arms agreements reached since 1990 178 19.1 The great powers in 2010 277 29.1 Recent trends in terrorist violence 412 33.1 Persons of concern to UNHCR – by region 457. Figures. 0.1 Graffiti, Sarajevo 2005, by David Kozar 2 0.2 Anti ...
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... arms and light weapons 180 13.1 13.2 Discussion points : Self - defence , preemptive strikes and preventive wars Discussion points : Three kinds of contributory causes concerning 192 war 195 14.1 Key figures : Carl von Clausewitz 205 ...
... arms and light weapons 180 13.1 13.2 Discussion points : Self - defence , preemptive strikes and preventive wars Discussion points : Three kinds of contributory causes concerning 192 war 195 14.1 Key figures : Carl von Clausewitz 205 ...
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... arms race 287 20.4 Key figures: Mikhail Sergeevich Gorbachev 289 20.5 Discussion points: A new European map 290 21.1 Key texts: UN Charter: ECOSOC 299 21.2 Key texts: UN Charter: the International Court of Justice 299 21.3 Key texts: UN ...
... arms race 287 20.4 Key figures: Mikhail Sergeevich Gorbachev 289 20.5 Discussion points: A new European map 290 21.1 Key texts: UN Charter: ECOSOC 299 21.2 Key texts: UN Charter: the International Court of Justice 299 21.3 Key texts: UN ...
Contents
The origins and changing agendas of a discipline | 1 |
1 Theories of International Relations | 21 |
2 Realism | 35 |
3 Liberalism | 48 |
4 Marxism and Critical Theory | 62 |
5 Feminism | 76 |
6 Postmodernism | 91 |
7 Constructivism | 103 |
20 The Cold War | 281 |
3 The New Agenda | 295 |
Multinational Corporations and International NonGovernmental Organisations | 310 |
23 Religion and Secularism | 322 |
24 Global Economic Institutions | 336 |
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27 Global Poverty Inequality and Development | 372 |
8 Theories of Global Justice | 119 |
2 The Traditional Agenda | 133 |
10 Nations and Nationalism | 148 |
11 Security | 160 |
12 Arms Control | 172 |
13 The Causes of War | 189 |
14 The Changing Character of Warfare | 199 |
15 The Ethics and Laws of War | 218 |
16 International Law | 231 |
17 International Society and European Expansion | 243 |
18 Diplomacy | 256 |
19 Great Powers | 268 |
28 Globalisation and Its Critics | 386 |
29 Global Terrorism | 398 |
30 PostConflict StateBuilding | 414 |
31 Humanitarian Intervention | 426 |
32 Human Rights | 440 |
33 Migration and Refugees | 450 |
34 Global Environmental Politics | 462 |
35 Climate Change | 475 |
Glossary of Terms | 487 |
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