The Globalization of World Politics
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Now in its fourth edition, this internationally successful text has been fully revised and updated in light of recent developments in world politics, with new chapters on the changing nature of war, human security, and international ethics. A comprehensive introduction to international relations, it is ideally suited to students coming to the subject for the first time. It provides a coherent, accessible, and lively account of the globalization of world politics.FEATURES
* Contains work from an impressive line-up of international contributors who are experts in their fields; the chapters have been carefully edited in order to ensure an integrated and coherent style throughout the book
* Covers history, theory, structures and processes, and international issues
* Offers a visually stunning 4-color interior
* Enhanced by a comprehensive Companion Website (www.oup.com/uk/orc/bin/9780199297771/) that includes a test bank, PowerPoint slides, case studies, multiple-choice questions, links to journal articles, a flashcard glossary, and--new to this edition--video clips, video pod-casts of contributors, and a news feed
NEW TO THIS EDITION
* Three new chapters on the changing nature of war, human security, and international ethics
* Each chapter includes a 400-word case study
* More examples from the developing world
Reviews
"The Globalization of World Politics is superb. The volume has a succinct and lucid style, but also manages to cover a whole range of schools of thought and policy issues. If you are asked to choose one textbook in the area of international relations, this is it."--Takashi Inoguchi, University of Tokyo
"Comprehensive in its coverage, clear and concise in its presentation. An excellent teaching tool and resource."--V. Spike Peterson, University of Arizona
"The editors of the fourth edition deserve congratulations. Once again, an impressive array of scholars provide superb commentary on a range of topics, all of which have critical importance for the study of international relations. Students and teachers will find the volume indispensable."--J.E. Spence, OBE, Kings College London
About the Author(s)
Edited by John Baylis, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Head of the Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Wales, Swansea , Steve Smith, Vice-Chancellor and Professor of International Politics, University of Exeter , and Patricia Owens, Lecturer in Strategic Studies, University of Oxford and Seton Watson Research Fellow in International Relations, Oriel College, University of Oxford
