What is International Relations?

Knud Erik Jørgensen's book assesses the past, present, and future of International Relations, tracing the field's scholarship from its interwar years to its growth in the wake of globalization. He examines the widening of the field and its effects on the global discipline, celebrating its value and mapping possible future directions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2021
Publisher: Bristol University Press

As International Relations enters its second century as an academic discipline, leading expert Knud Erik Jørgensen provides a provocative assessment of its past, present, and future. In this book, Jørgensen traces the evolution of International Relations scholarship, from its formative interwar years through to the rapid growth in students and researchers in the wake of globalization. He examines the resultant widening of scholarship in the field and the effects that this has had on the global discipline. The result is a concise and challenging appraisal of International Relations, one that both celebrates its value and maps possible future directions.

International Relations, as an academic discipline, is embarking on its second century, and renowned expert Knud Erik Jørgensen offers a thought-provoking analysis of its historical trajectory, current state, and potential future. In this comprehensive work, Jørgensen delves into the evolution of International Relations scholarship, spanning from its formative years during the interwar period to the remarkable surge in students and researchers in the aftermath of globalization. He explores the profound impact of this scholarly expansion, examining how it has shaped the global discipline. The outcome is a concise yet challenging evaluation of International Relations, one that celebrates its significance while charting potential avenues for growth and development.

International Relations, as an academic discipline, is entering its second century, and renowned expert Knud Erik Jørgensen provides a comprehensive assessment of its past, present, and future. In this insightful book, Jørgensen traces the evolution of International Relations scholarship, from its formative interwar years to the remarkable growth in students and researchers in the wake of globalization. He examines the profound impact of this scholarly expansion, exploring how it has shaped the global discipline. The result is a concise yet challenging evaluation of International Relations, one that celebrates its significance while charting potential avenues for growth and development.

International Relations, as an academic discipline, is poised to enter its second century, and renowned expert Knud Erik Jørgensen offers a thought-provoking analysis of its historical trajectory, current state, and potential future. In this comprehensive work, Jørgensen delves into the evolution of International Relations scholarship, spanning from its formative interwar years to the remarkable surge in students and researchers in the aftermath of globalization. He explores the profound impact of this scholarly expansion, examining how it has shaped the global discipline. The outcome is a concise yet challenging evaluation of International Relations, one that celebrates its significance while charting potential avenues for growth and development.

Weight: 256g
Dimension: 138 x 214 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529210972