Welcome to our Introduction to International Relations or World Politics publishing program.
Take a look inside at teaching and learning tools that:

  • Reflect our high scholarly standards
  • Speak effectively to today's college students
  • Represent the most current pedagogical trends

Browse our titles for General Introduction to International Relations or World Politics courses by selecting from the topic links below.

IR - World Politics - Brief

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Introduction to Global Politics

Brief Edition
Steven L. Lamy, John S. Masker, John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens
ISBN13: 9780199765836ISBN10: 0199765839 Paperback , 400 pages
Jul 2011,  (Edition No Longer Available)

Retail Price to Students:

$67.95 (04)
A Truly Global Approach. A Strong Focus on Critical Thinking. A Very Affordable Price.
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Introduction to Global Politics, Brief Edition

Second Edition
Steven Lamy, John S. Masker, John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens
ISBN13: 9780199991211ISBN10: 0199991219 Paperback , 416 pages
Jul 2013,  Not Yet Published due Jul 17 2013

Retail Price to Students:

$67.95 (04)
A Truly Global Approach. A Strong Focus on Critical Thinking. A Very Affordable Price. Now in a New Edition.
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World Politics in a New Era

Fifth Edition
Steven Spiegel, Elizabeth Matthews, Jennifer Taw and Kristen Williams
ISBN13: 9780199766277ISBN10: 0199766274 Paperback , 704 pages
Feb 2011,  In Stock

Retail Price to Students:

$79.95 (04)
The best of both worlds
This in-depth introduction to world politics provides students with the solid theoretical and historical foundation necessary to analyze contemporary issues.

IR - World Politics - Comprehensive

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Introduction to International Relations

Theories and Approaches
Fourth Edition
Robert Jackson and Georg Sørensen
ISBN13: 9780199548842ISBN10: 0199548846 Paperback , 400 pages
Mar 2010,  (Edition No Longer Available)

Retail Price to Students:

$69.95 (04)
A systematic introduction to the principle theories of international relations
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International Relations

Eric B. Shiraev and Vladislav M. Zubok
ISBN13: 9780199746514ISBN10: 0199746516 Paperback , 528 pages
Dec 2012,  In Stock

Retail Price to Students:

$94.95 (04)
Uses a consistent analytical framework to teach students how to think critically about issues in world politics
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Introduction to International Relations

Theories and Approaches
Fifth Edition
Robert Jackson and Georg Sørensen
ISBN13: 9780199694747ISBN10: 0199694745 Paperback , 370 pages
Jan 2013,  In Stock

Retail Price to Students:

$67.95 (04)
A highly accessible and systematic introduction to the principal theories in international relations
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International Relations Theories

Third Edition
Edited by Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki and Steve Smith
ISBN13: 9780199696017ISBN10: 0199696012 Paperback , 400 pages
Feb 2013,  In Stock

Retail Price to Students:

$67.95 (04)
A comprehensive introduction to international relations theory, this cutting-edge collection argues that theory is central to explaining the dynamics of world politics
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The Globalization of World Politics

An Introduction to International Relations
Fifth Edition
Edited by John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens
ISBN13: 9780199569090ISBN10: 0199569096 Paperback , 680 pages
Jan 2011,  In Stock

Retail Price to Students:

$95.95 (04)
Working from a unique non-U.S. perspective, this market-leading text provides a coherent, accessible, and engaging account of the globalization of world politics
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World Politics in a New Era

Fifth Edition
Steven Spiegel, Elizabeth Matthews, Jennifer Taw and Kristen Williams
ISBN13: 9780199766277ISBN10: 0199766274 Paperback , 704 pages
Feb 2011,  In Stock

Retail Price to Students:

$79.95 (04)
The best of both worlds
This in-depth introduction to world politics provides students with the solid theoretical and historical foundation necessary to analyze contemporary issues.
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Introduction to Global Politics

Second Edition
Steven Lamy, John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens
ISBN13: 9780199934072ISBN10: 019993407X Paperback , 544 pages
Jul 2012,  In Stock

Retail Price to Students:

$94.95 (04)
Offering a truly global approach with an emphasis on active learning, Introduction to Global Politics empowers students to analyze issues and events using both mainstream and alternative IR theories

IR - World Politics - Readers

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Approaches to Peace

A Reader in Peace Studies
Second Edition
David P. Barash
ISBN13: 9780195382860ISBN10: 0195382862 Paperback , 304 pages
Jul 2009,  In Stock

Retail Price to Students:

$44.95 (04)
Featuring both classic and contemporary work, this unique anthology provides an interdisciplinary sampling of key articles and short literary selections focusing on peace and conflict studies.
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Introduction to Global Politics

A Reader
Edited by John S. Masker
ISBN13: 9780199796250ISBN10: 0199796254 Paperback , 448 pages
Dec 2011,  In Stock

Retail Price to Students:

$44.95 (04)
The BEST International Relations reader at the BEST Price=the BEST course for your students
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Globalization

The Greatest Hits, a Global Studies Reader
Edited by Manfred B. Steger
ISBN13: 9780199946075ISBN10: 0199946078 Paperback , 320 pages
Dec 2009,  In Stock

Retail Price to Students:

$37.95 (04)
A "Top 20" collection of readings on globalization, edited and introduced by renowned scholar Manfred B. Steger
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Approaches to Peace

A Reader in Peace Studies
Third Edition
David P. Barash
ISBN13: 9780199949151ISBN10: 0199949158 Paperback , 320 pages
Jul 2013,  Not Yet Published

Retail Price to Students:

$44.95 (04)
Featuring both classic and contemporary selections, this unique anthology provides an interdisciplinary collection of work in peace and conflict studies