Introduction to International Relations: Perspectives, Connections and Enduring Questions

This bestselling introductory textbook provides a comprehensive and approachable guide to international affairs, covering key concepts, research, and contemporary case examples. It is designed for undergraduate students of politics and international relations and is supported by a rich companion website with study guides, instructor resources, and interactive exercises.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 648 pages
Publication date: 24 March 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This bestselling introductory textbook offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to international affairs. Drawing upon decades of combined expertise in researching and teaching global politics from three esteemed scholars, this book introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of international relations while equipping them with the skills to analyze the rapidly evolving world we inhabit. Carefully and pedagogically structured, the book is driven by nuanced and enduring questions to foster active engagement with the subject matter. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including war and its causes, the pursuit of peace, the role of non-state actors on the global stage, and transnational concerns such as climate change. Thought-provoking boxed features throughout highlight disparities between theory and practice, provide overviews of key research, and utilize the influential levels-of-analysis framework. This third edition has been thoroughly updated to include extensive coverage of the latest advancements in international relations scholarship, supported by a wealth of contemporary case examples. The text is complemented by a rich companion website featuring study guides, instructor resources, and interactive exercises, allowing readers to consider complex political decisions for themselves. Introduction to International Relations serves as an indispensable companion for undergraduate students of politics and international relations seeking an exciting and rigorous introduction to the field.

Weight: 1378g
Dimension: 191 x 248 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350933729
Edition number: 3 ed