International Relations: The Key Concepts

International Relations: The Key Concepts, fourth edition, is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to international affairs, featuring 16 new entries such as the Anthropocene, authoritarian populism, borders, Brexit, dignity, hierarchy, intersectionality, pandemic, postmodern warfare, race war, and resilience. It is an invaluable aid to understanding this expanding field, ideal for students and non-specialists alike, and will serve as a vital reference text for undergraduate IR courses.

Format: Hardback
Length: 516 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

International Relations: The Key Concepts, now in its fourth edition, is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide for anyone interested in international affairs. It introduces the most important themes in international relations, providing a comprehensive understanding of this complex field.

The book includes 16 new entries that cover a wide range of topics, including:

1. Anthropocene: The age of humans as the dominant force on Earth, with its implications for global politics and society.

2. Authoritarian populism: The rise of political leaders who use authoritarian tactics to gain and maintain power, often targeting marginalized groups and undermining democratic institutions.

3. Borders: The lines and boundaries that divide countries, and the challenges and complexities associated with managing them, including immigration, refugees, and border security.

4. Brexit: The United Kingdom's departure from the European Union, and its implications for European politics, economics, and society.

5. Dignity: The concept of human rights and dignity, and how they are violated or upheld in different contexts, including war, humanitarian crises, and human rights abuses.

6. Hierarchy: The social and political structures that exist in societies, and the ways in which power and authority are distributed and exercised.

7. Intersectionality: The idea that different social identities, such as race, gender, class, and sexuality, intersect and shape individual experiences and societal outcomes.

8. Pandemic: The global outbreak of COVID-19 and its impact on international relations, including public health, economic development, and geopolitical tensions.

9. Postmodern warfare: The use of technology, propaganda, and non-traditional tactics in warfare, and the challenges and complexities associated with it.

10. Race war: The potential for racial conflict and violence to escalate in different parts of the world, and the efforts to prevent and mitigate such conflicts.

11. Resilience: The ability of individuals, communities, and societies to recover from disasters, crises, and other challenges, and to adapt to changing circumstances.

In addition to these new entries, the book also includes suggestions for further reading and a unique guide to websites on international relations, making it an invaluable aid to an understanding of this expanding field. Ideal for students and non-specialists alike, it will serve as a vital reference text for undergraduate IR courses.

The authors of International Relations: The Key Concepts are renowned experts in the field, and their expertise and insights provide a valuable perspective on the complex world of international relations. The book is well-organized and accessible, making it easy to navigate and understand.

Whether you are a student, professional, or simply interested in global affairs, International Relations: The Key Concepts is a must-read for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of this important field. Its comprehensive coverage and up-to-date information make it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to stay informed and engaged in the world of international relations.

Weight: 1160g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032209654
Edition number: 4 ed