An Introduction to International Relations - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1316631559 ISBN 13: 9781316631553

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2017

Synopsis

An Introduction to International Relations is a comprehensive introduction to the history, theories, developments and debates that shape the dynamic discipline of international relations and contemporary world politics. Bringing together an expert author team comprising leading academics from Australia and around the world, it allows readers to explore the discipline from both Australian and global perspectives. Known for its clear, easy-to-read style and relevant, real-world examples, the text has been fully updated and revised to reflect current research and the changing global political climate. This edition features extensive new material on: international history from World War I to World War II; international law; the globalisation of international society; and terrorism. A companion website for instructors offers additional case studies, critical thinking questions and links to relevant video and web materials that bring international relations theory to life.

About this title

Book Description:

This book is a comprehensive introduction to the history, theories, developments and debates that shape the dynamic discipline of international relations and contemporary world politics. It brings together an expert author team of leading Australian and international academics, encouraging readers to explore both global and Australian perspectives.

About the Author:

Richard Devetak is Associate Professor in International Relations at the University of Queensland. He has published on the history of international thought, contemporary theoretical debates in international relations, humanitarian intervention, the 'war on terror', and globalisation's implications for justice and the state. His current research interests include: the history of international thought, history of the states-system, the laws of war and humanitarian intervention. He has held Visiting Fellowships at the Department of International Politics at University of Wales, Aberystwyth (2003), the Department of Politics, Institutions and History at University of Bologna (2008) and at the Department of Political and Social Sciences at the European University Institute, Florence (2012).

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1316631559
• ISBN 13: 9781316631553
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 620
• Editor: Devetak Richard, George Jim, Percy Sarah