Introduction; 1. The Globalization of World Politics; THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT; 2. The Evolution of International Society; 3. International History 1900-1945; 4. International History 1945-1990; 5. The End of the Cold War; 6. International History since 1990; THEORIES OF WORLD POLITICS; 7. Realism; 8. Liberalism; 9. Contemporary Mainstream Approaches: Neo-Realism and Neo-Liberalism; 10. Marxist Theories of International Relations; 11. Reflectivist and Constructivist Approaches to International Theory; STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES; 12. International and Global Security in the Post-Cold War Era; 13. International Political Economy; 14. International Regimes; 15. Diplomacy; 16. The United Nations and International Order; 17. Transnational Actors and International Organizations in Global Politics; INTERNATIONAL ISSUES; 18. Environmental Issues; 19. Nuclear Proliferation; 20. Nationalism; 21. Culture in World Affairs; 22. Humanitarian Intervention and World Politics; 23. European and Regional Integration; 24. Global Trade and Finance; 25. The Communications and Internet Revolution in International Relations; 26. Poverty, Development, and Hunger; 27. Gender Issues; 28. Human Rights; GLOBALIZATION IN THE FUTURE; 29. Globalization and the Transformation of Political Community; 30. Globalization and the Post-Cold War Order
John Baylis is a Professor and Head of the department of Political Theory and Government at the University of Wales, Swansea. He was formerly Dean of Social Sciences at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. His publications include: Dilemmas of World Politics, edited with N. J. Rengger (1992), The Diplomacy of Pragmatism: Britain and the Formation of NATO (1993) and Ambiguity and Deterrence: British Nuclear Strategy 1945-1964 (1995) and Anglo-American Relations Since 1939: The Enduring Alliance (1998). Steve Smith is a Professor in the Department of International Politics, and Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. He specializes in international political theory. His publications include nternational Relations Theory Today, edited with Ben Booth (1995) and International Theory: Positivism and Beyond edited with Ken Booth and Marysia Zalewski (1996).
'The best introduction to the subject by far. A classic of its kind.' Dr David Baker, University of Warwick 'An accessible and bang up-to-date study which blends theory and practice through well-focussed and integrated chapters dealing with key international issues in the new millenium...a superb book which really does justify the plaudits.'Dr Shaun Gregory, University of Bradford 'The most comprehensive introductory text in IR which challenges the diligent student to think.' Dr Mark F. Imber, University of St Andrews
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