Global Politics

In turbulent global times, this textbook offers a revised and less Eurocentric approach to global politics, covering important concepts, debates, and problems such as the politics of a global pandemic, post-truth world, international aid, US hegemony, Anthropocene, North-South divide, and possible futures of global politics. It includes boxed features, key figures, debating topics, and case studies, allowing students to apply their learning to real-world situations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 720 pages
Publication date: 09 March 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In turbulent global times, the study of this subject becomes increasingly necessary and urgent. This new edition, featuring a new chapter on critical theories and a revised approach to concepts and case studies, empowers students to tackle critical global politics topics, debates, and problems.

Understanding the Politics of a Global Pandemic: How can theories help us comprehend the complexities of a global pandemic?

The 'Post-Truth World' of 'Fake News' and Disinformation: Do we live in a world where truth is overshadowed by misinformation?

The Efficiency of International Aid: Does international aid work as a means to address global challenges?

The United States as a Global Hegemon: Does the United States continue to hold a dominant position in global politics?

The Anthropocene and its Impact on Global Politics: What is the Anthropocene, and how does it shape global politics?

The 'North-South Divide' in Global Politics: Are global politics constrained by a divide between North and South countries?

Possible Futures of Global Politics: What are the potential trajectories of global politics, and the politics of outer space?

Diverse Topics Covered: This text delves into a range of topics, including anarchy, intersectionality, Confucianism, and neoconservatism. Boxed features provide in-depth insights, enhancing students' confidence in political analysis.

Focus on: Explore key concepts such as the global color line or the tragedy of the commons.

Key Figures: Discuss the ideas of influential thinkers like Hans Morgenthau, Frantz Fanon, and bell hooks.

Debating: Engage in lively discussions about topics such as the obsolescence of the United Nations or the impact of nuclear weapons on peace.

Global Politics in Action: Apply your learning to real-world situations such as the migration crisis in Europe or the Arab Spring.

Approaches to Global Politics: Consider human rights, the COVID-19 pandemic, and global politics from the perspectives of realist, liberal, postcolonial, Marxist, feminist, constructivist, and post-structuralist theories.

Global Actors: Understand the significance of organizations like Black Lives Matter, Amnesty International, and the International Monetary Fund.

Spanning the development of global politics, from the early origins of globalization to the resurgence of multipolarity in the twenty-first century, this text serves as an essential resource for undergraduates studying global politics. It equips students with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complex and interconnected world of global politics, enabling them to contribute to shaping a more peaceful and prosperous future.

Weight: 1528g
Dimension: 189 x 245 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350328419
Edition number: 3 ed