International Relations

International relations is a philosophical discipline that draws on centuries of thinking about human nature, power, authority, justice, and injustice. Its foundations are rooted in European or Western experiences, but influences have emanated from non-Western sources. This fourth edition of Stephanie Lawson's popular text retains a broad world historical and contextual approach to the central themes and theoretical perspectives in IR, while also addressing the most pressing issues facing the world today. It is an ideal primer for beginner and intermediate students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 26 May 2023
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

International relations, as a distinct academic discipline, gained prominence in the early 20th century, but its philosophical foundations trace back centuries of contemplation on human nature, power, authority, justice, injustice, sovereignty, and the complexities of relations within and between political communities. While the historical sources of these ideas may have originated primarily in European or Western contexts, as this book demonstrates, influences have also emerged from far-reaching regions, and contemporary thought is increasingly receptive to insights from non-Western perspectives.

In this fully revised and expanded fourth edition of her widely acclaimed textbook, Stephanie Lawson maintains a comprehensive and contextual approach to the core themes and theoretical perspectives in international relations. While retaining a broad global historical and contextual framework, she also addresses the most pressing issues confronting the world today. The topics covered include the emergence of states and empires, diverse 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, and the prospects for a 'post-international world' amidst deepening globalization and the resurgence of nationalist ideas across the globe.

To enhance learning and facilitate classroom discussions, this lively and accessible text incorporates a range of additional pedagogical features. It serves as an ideal primer for both beginner and intermediate students, providing a solid foundation for understanding the complexities of international relations and their broader global implications.

ISBN-13: 9781509556243
Edition number: 4 ed