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The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (5th edition)

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John Baylis; Steve Smith; Patricia Owens
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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

Index: 

Introduction
1. Globalization and global politics
PART ONE: THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT
2. The evolution of international society
3. International history, 1900-1999
4. From the cold war to the world economic crisis
PART TWO: THEORIES OF WORLD POLITICS
5. Realism
6. Liberalism
7. Contemporary mainstream approaches: neo-realism and neo-liberalism
8. Marxist and critical theories of international relations
9. Social constructivism
10. Post structuralism
11. Post colonialism
12. International ethics
PART THREE: STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES
13. The changing character of war
14. International and global security
15. International political economy in an age of globalization
16. Gender in world politics
17. International law
18. International regimes
19. The United Nations
20. Transnational actors and international organizations in global politics
PART FOUR: INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
21. Environmental issues
22. Terrorism and globalization
23. Nuclear proliferation
24. Nationalism
25. Culture in world affairs
26. Regionalism in international affairs
27. Global trade and finance
28. Poverty, development, and hunger
29. Human security
30. Human rights
31. Humanitarian intervention in world politics
PART FIVE: GLOBALIZATION IN THE FUTURE
32. Globalization and the transformation of political community
33. Globalization and the post-cold war order

About the author: 

Professor John Baylis was formerly Pro-Vice Chancellor and Head of Politics and International Relations at University of Wales, Swansea.; Professor Steve Smith is Vice-Chancellor and Professor of International Politics at University of Exeter.; Dr. Patricia Owens is Senior Lecturer in International Politics at Queen Mary, University of London.

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Author: 
John Baylis; Steve Smith; Patricia Owens
Pub date
Dec 2010
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