International Relations A Very Short Introduction
| ISBN(EAN) | 9780198850212 |
| Издатель |
Oxford University Press
(сайт издательства) |
| Язык | Английский |
| Серия | VSI (A Very Short Introduction) |
| Формат | Мягкая обложка |
| Страницы | 176 |
| Год издания | 2020 |
| Вес (грамм) | 136 |
| Размер (мм) | 179(д) х 112(ш) х 10(в) |
International relations affects everyone's lives: their security, economic well-being, rights and freedoms, and the environment they share. Recently we have seen the transformation from a world of empires to today's world of sovereign states, which are enmeshed in a complex array of international institutions, all exercising degrees of political authority. The new global organization of political authority has far-reaching consequences. This Very Short Introduction untangles this complex world, providing an accessible framework for understanding the contours of global political change. Christian Reus-Smit treats theory as an indispensable tool for grasping international relations, but demystifies theorizing, introducing it as an everyday human practice. He surveys a range of theories, from realism to feminism: reading them as contrasting perspectives on the global organization of political authority. Historically, such organization has been shaped by diverse social forces, four of which are discussed in detail: shifting patterns of warfare, changing economic conditions, struggles for rights, and the politics of culture. Reus-Smit concludes with a reflection on the future of international relations in an era of profound global change.
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ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Contents: AcknowledgementsList of abbreviationsList of illustrationsList of mapsList of figures 1: What is international relations? 2: The global organization of political authority 3: Theory is your friend 4: War 5: Economy 6: Rights 7: Culture 8: Conclusion
References
Further reading
Glossary
Index
Further reading
Glossary
Index
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