Synopses & Reviews
Covering topics such as foreign policy, the world economy, and globalization, this Very Short Introduction shows how many disciplines come together in the study of international events. Paul Wilkinson explains the theories underlying the subject, and uses them to investigate issues of foreign policy, arms control, the environment, and world poverty. Taking care to discuss not only the main academic theories of the discipline, he also brings to light the practical problems and issues confronting the field today, and later examines the important role of organizations such as the United Nations and the European Union, as well as the influence of ethnic and religious movements and terrorist groups in shaping the way states interact. In closing, Wilkinson takes a look forward to the possible future of international relations.
Synopsis
Covering topics such as foreign policy, the world economy, and globalization, this Very Short Introduction exemplifies the many disciplines that come together in the study of international events. Discussing not only the main academic theories, but also the practical problems and issues, Wilkinson considers key normative questions, such as how the international state system might be reformed so that international relations are improved.
About the Author
Paul Wilkinson is Professor of International Relations at the University of St. Andrews
Table of Contents
1. The Study of International Relations
2. The Modern State System
3. Theorizing about International Relations
4. The Making of Foreign Policy
5. Arms Control and Disarmament
6. Contemporary Armed Conflicts, UN Peacekeeping, and Humanitarian Intervention
7. Threats to Environmental Security
8. The Challenge of World Poverty
9. Shaping the International Relations of the Future
1. The Study of International Relations
2. The Modern State System
3. Theorizing about International Relations
4. The Making of Foreign Policy
5. Arms Control and Disarmament
6. Contemporary Armed Conflicts, UN Peacekeeping, and Humanitarian Intervention
7. Threats to Environmental Security
8. The Challenge of World Poverty
9. Shaping the International Relations of the Future