Overview

- How did today’s international systems emerge, and how are they shaped by war, unequal development and international cooperation? - How do individuals, firms, international organisations, and nation states operate within these systems? - How can students apply theories of global politics using real-world examples? Understanding International Politics offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to the key systems, actors, and issues of international politics. It covers core concepts and questions for political study, and presents a ‘toolkit’ that enables students to apply theory and historical context in independent research. This introduction frames complex international systems coherently by focusing on political players, and, as a single-authored work, delivers a consistent critical approach throughout. This authoritative and clearly organised textbook offers: - Contemporary examples and case-studies for approaching international relations from the perspective of its actors - ‘How to’ guides, including methods for constructing an argument, conducting analysis, and preparing a policy brief - Companion digital resources for both students and lecturers, including lecture slides, a testbank, role-play exercises, and discussion materials, adaptable to various class sizes - A thorough grounding in Marxist, feminist and postcolonial perspectives, as well as more traditional viewpoints

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Author:   Megan Dee (Senior Lecturer, The University of Stirling, UK)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Academic
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781350381667

ISBN 10:   1350381667
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   07 March 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

PART I: UNDERSTANDING THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM 1)Your view of the world 2)The evolution of today’s international system 3)The theoretical foundations of International Politics 4)Critical and social theories of International Politics 5)Developing your toolkit: Structure, Agency, and the Levels of Analysis PART 2: UNDERSTANDING THE ACTORS 6) The State 7) International Organisations 8) Regional Organisations 9) Non-state actors PART III: UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES 10) Conflict and Cooperation 11) Security 12) Trade and Finance 13) Equality and Development 14) Energy and Environmental Politics 15) Rights and Responsibility 16)Race, Religion, and Identity Politics

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Offers a balance between orthodox and critical perspectives, covering both traditional and emerging viewpoints in the field (Inc. realism, liberalism, Marxism, feminism, post-colonialism) Well-integrated pedagogy including the unique ‘TOOLkit’ approach which helps students to Think, Observe, Organise, Link and Share their ideas Accessible and engaging writing style, with comprehensive definitions and repetition of key themes for continuity between chapters A focus on major actors and issues rather than organising the book around a central theme or theories/‘isms’ Contemporary case studies and current debates that take into account the evolving field of international politics

Author Information

Megan Dee is Lecturer in International Politics at the University of Stirling, UK.

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