Key Concepts in International Relations
by:
Ingvild Bode - Aleksandra Fernandes da Costa - Thomas Diez
ISBN:
144620958X
ISBN 13:
9781446209585
Key Concepts in International Relations
by
Ingvild Bode - Aleksandra Fernandes da Costa - Thomas Diez
The ideal course companion or primer for any undergraduate student of IR - the skeleton of the entire discipline in one accessible book.
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Complete description
International relations is a vibrant field of significant growth and change. This book guides students through the complexities of the major theories of international relations and the debates that surround them, the core theoretical concepts, and the key contemporary issues. Introduced by an overview of the discipline's development and general structure, the more than 40 entries are broken down as follows: Parts two introduces the key theories and each chapter includes: " A broad overview " a discussion of methodologies " a review of empricial applications " a guide to further reading and useful websites Part three discusses the major concepts and for each concept provides: " An introduction to the core questions " An overview of the definitions and theoretical perspectives " A review of empirical problems " Links to other entries, further reading and useful websites Clear and highly readable, Key Concepts in International Relations is an essential guide for students on politics and international relations courses.
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General info
Publisher & Imprint:
SAGE Publications Ltd
City:
London
Pages:
280
More info:
height 210 mm
width 148 mm
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Age recommended:
College/higher education
Subject Indexing & Classification
Dewey:(DC22) 327
Departments:
International relations;
Record updated at:
14 March, 2013
time:
19:54
Summary
Key Concepts in International Relations
Anarchy Balance of Power Conflict Resolution Democratic Peace Dependency (International) Development Diplomacy Discourse Empire Theory Concept Feminism and Gender Foreign Policy Analysis Functionalism Game Theory Global Governance Globalization Hegemony Human Rights Humanitarian Intervention Ideas and Norms International Ethics International Law International Regimes International Society Levels of Analysis Theory Concept Liberalism and Neo-Liberalism Theory Concept Marxism and Critical Theory Migration Nationalism and Ethnicity Peace and War Peacekeeping Theory Concept Postmodernism and Post-Structuralism Power Theory Concept Realism and Neo-Realism Regional Integration Security Security Community Security Dilemma Theory Concept Social Constructivism Sovereignty Territoriality and Borders Terrorism References
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