International relations

Author(s)

• Lawson, Stephanie

Bibliographic Information

International relations

Stephanie Lawson

（Short introductions）

Polity Press, 2017

3rd ed

• : pbk

Note

First ed.: Polity Press, 2003

Includes bibliographical references (p. [179]-198) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

International Relations emerged as a distinct academic discipline in the early twentieth century, but its philosophic foundations draw on centuries of thinking about human nature, power and authority, justice and injustice, and their implications for relations within and between political communities. In this fully revised and updated third edition of her popular text, Stephanie Lawson retains a broad historical and contextual approach in introducing readers to the central themes and theoretical perspectives in IR while also addressing key issues and challenges in the contemporary period. These include the emergence of states and empires, theories ranging from classical realism and liberalism to postcolonial and 'green' theory, twentieth-century international history, security and insecurity, global governance and world order, international political economy, globalization, the future of the sovereign state and the prospects for a 'post-international' world. Written in an accessible narrative style, this book is an ideal primer for students at undergraduate level and beyond, including those undertaking postgraduate study in IR with little or no previous academic training in the field.

Table of Contents

Contents Preface Introducing International Relations States in World History Theorizing International Relations International Relations in the Twentieth Century Security and Insecurity in the Contemporary World Global Governance and World Order International Political Economy International Relations in a Globalizing World Conclusion: A Post-International World? References Index

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BD03312435
• ISBN:
  • 9781509508563
• LCCN: 2016017575
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Cambridge
• Pages/Volumes: xi, 216 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : JZ1242
  • DC23 : 327
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : International relations
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA59169946