An introduction to international relations

"An Introduction to International Relations is a comprehensive introduction to the history, theories, developments and debates that shape the dynamic discipline of international relations and contemporary world politics. Bringing together an expert author team comprising leading academics from Australia and around the world, it allows readers to explore the discipline from both Australian and global perspectives. Known for its clear, easy-to-read style and relevant, real-world examples, the text has been fully updated and revised to reflect current research and the changing global political climate. This edition features extensive new material on: international history from World War I to World War II; international law; the globalisation of international society; and terrorism. A companion website for instructors offers additional case studies, critical thinking questions and links to relevant video and web materials that bring international relations theory to life."--Provided by publisher.

Previous edition: 2012.

Richard Devetak is affiliated with University of Queensland.

Jim George is affiliated with Australian National University, Canberra.

Sarah Percy is affiliated with University of Queensland.

Record machine-generated from publisher information.

Introduction: the origins and changing agendas of international relations/ Richard Devetak -- Part 1: Theories of international relations -- 1. International relations theory in an era of critical diversity / Jim George -- 2. Liberalism / James L. Richardson -- 3. Realism / Michele Chiaruzzi -- 4. Marxism and critical theory / Jim George, Richard Devetak and Martin Weber -- 5. Feminism / Katrina Lee-Koo -- 6. Postmodernism / Roland Bleiker -- 7. Constructivism / Patrick Thaddeus Jackson and Joshua S. Jones -- 8. Theories of global justice / Richard Shapcott -- Part 2: International history -- 9. From the great war to World War II / Louise Fawcett -- 10. The Cold War and after / Nick Bisley -- Part 3: The traditional agenda: State, war and law -- 11. The modern state / Richard Devetak -- 12. Nations and nationalism / Gavin Mount -- 13. Security / Anthony Burke -- 14. Arms control / Marianne Hanson -- 15. The causes of war / Hidemi Suganami

16. The changing character of warfare / Robert Ayson -- 17. The ethics and laws of war / Alex J. Bellamy -- 18. International law / Sarah Percy -- 19. The globalisation of international society / Shogo Suzuki -- 20. Diplomacy / Geoffrey Wiseman …