Introduction to International Relations: Perspectives and Themes

Introduction to International Relations: Perspectives and Themes

by Dr Jill Steans (Author), ProfLloydPettiford (Author)

Synopsis

Introduction to International Relations: Perspectives and Themes is the International Relations' student's passport to success. Based on many years of active research and teaching it takes the discipline's most difficult aspects and makes them accessible and interesting. Each chapter builds up an understanding of the different ways of looking at the world. From liberalism through to green politics, it examines how different perspectives have developed, who has influenced them the most adn what position they represent on the key issues in global politics. The clarity of presentation allows studnets to rapidly develop a theoretical framework and to apply this knowledge widely as a way of understanding both more advanced theoretical texts and events in world politics. Suitable for first and second year undergraduates studying international relations and international relations theory.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: 2
Publisher: Longman
Published: 22 Dec 2004

ISBN 10: 0582894034
ISBN 13: 9780582894037
Book Overview: Introduction to International Relations allows students to develop the theoretical framework they need to understand and engage with international relations.

Author Bio
Jill Steans and Lloyd Pettiford are both experienced teachers and researchers in international relations and also have prior experience of trying to learn IR theory. Jill is currently Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Birmingham University. Lloyd is Associate Dean of the School of Arts, Communication and Culture at Nottingham Trent University.