World Politics

Written specifically for undergraduate students, this text equips students with all necessary conceptual and theoretical knowledge of world politics, including most relevant issues and structures. It is the essential introduction for all students of International Relations and Global Politics.

**How can we better resolve issues like climate change or global pandemics?
When is resolution of armed conflict achievable?
What impact does culture, religion or identity have on world events?

** Today s world politics is complex, contested and changing fast. Sovereign states, big data, international institutions, world leaders, large companies, and citizens all have vested interests in the most momentous issues facing us. Whether it s economic crisis, global health, nuclear deterrence or war, this text is the ideal guide to understanding the most critical issues of today, and the competing ways to interpret them.

Extensively revised, the third edition takes you through the key events and changes in world politics from the 1500s, showing how historical events and developments are essential for understanding world politics today. Packed with examples from around the world, the book introduces the reader to different theories, concepts, issues, and actors in world politics.Covering all the essential topics, from international law and political economy to critical theory and security studies, this new edition includes:

• 3 brand new chapters on Foreign Policy Analysis, Race and Identity, and Global Health
• Fully revised historical chapters for a comprehensive historical perspective

• An expanded range of topics, cases, and cutting-edge research to fully reflect the latest empirical and theoretical developments

  Its unparalleled breadth and clarity make it the perfect introductory text for all undergraduate students of International Relations and Global Politics.

  Jeffrey Haynes is an emeritus professor of politics at London Metropolitan University.

  Peter Hough is an Associate Professor in International Politics at Middlesex University, London.

  Bruce Pilbeam is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at London Metropolitan University.

  Autorentext

  Jeffrey Haynes, the author of more than 40 books, is a professor of politics and director of the Centre for the Study of Religion, Conflict and Cooperation at London metropolitan University, where he teaches courses on international relations.

  Inhalt

  IR & Globalisation

  1. World Politics And Globalisation
     Globalisation And IR: Historical Perspective
  2. International Society And World Politics
  3. World Politics: 19th Century To World War II
  4. World Politics After World War II
  5. World Politics After The Cold War
     IR Theories
  6. Realism
  7. Liberalism
  8. Marxism And Neo-Marxism
  9. Post-Positivism
  10. Critical Theory
  11. Feminism And Gender
  12. Social Constructivism
      International Structures And Dynamics
  13. Foreign Policy Analysis
  14. International Organisations And Transnational Actors
  15. The United Nations
  16. Global Civil Society
  17. International Law
  18. Regionalism
  19. Race & Identity
  20. International Security
  21. International Political Economy
      Global Issues
  22. The Global Environment
  23. Development, Poverty And Inequality
  24. Contemporary Warfare
  25. Global Health Politics
  26. Migration
  27. Human Rights
  28. Terrorism And Political Violence
  29. Nuclear Deterrence And Proliferation
  30. Peacekeeping And Peacebuilding
      Conclusions
  31. Conclusions And The Future Of World Politics