An Introduction to International RelationsInvaluable 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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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 ...
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 ...
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Jus in bello dilemma: cluster bombs 227 Conclusion 229 Questions 229 Further reading 230 16 International Law 231 Donald R. Rothwell Introduction 232 Contemporary development of international law 233 Institutions 233 Sources of ...
Jus in bello dilemma: cluster bombs 227 Conclusion 229 Questions 229 Further reading 230 16 International Law 231 Donald R. Rothwell Introduction 232 Contemporary development of international law 233 Institutions 233 Sources of ...
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Some secondary warnings for the unaware Contemporary terrorism in context The globalisation of terrorism Some final misperceptions Conclusion Questions Further reading 30 Post-Conflict State-Building 31 Beth K. Greener Introduction The ...
Some secondary warnings for the unaware Contemporary terrorism in context The globalisation of terrorism Some final misperceptions Conclusion Questions Further reading 30 Post-Conflict State-Building 31 Beth K. Greener Introduction The ...
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Research, of course, needs to be published, so that findings and analyses can be widely disseminated and tested, not only from one generation to the next but to contemporary teachers and students as well. Journals, periodicals, books ...
Research, of course, needs to be published, so that findings and analyses can be widely disseminated and tested, not only from one generation to the next but to contemporary teachers and students as well. Journals, periodicals, books ...
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Crucial elements in the contemporary architecture of global governance are global economic institutions (GEIs) like the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Trade Organization, which generally lie outside the ...
Crucial elements in the contemporary architecture of global governance are global economic institutions (GEIs) like the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Trade Organization, which generally lie outside the ...
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Contents
| 1 | |
| 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 |
25 Global Trade | 348 |
26 Global Finance | 360 |
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 |
Bibliography | 502 |
Index | 542 |
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| Title | An Introduction to International Relations |
| Editors | Richard Devetak, Anthony Burke, Jim George |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press, 2011 |
| ISBN | 1139505602, 9781139505604 |
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