An Introduction to International Relations
Eighth Edition
Edited by John Baylis, Steve Smith, and Patricia Owens
December 2019
ISBN: 9780198825548
648 pages
Paperback
265x195mm
In Stock
Price: £42.99The best-selling introduction to international relations offers the most comprehensive coverage of the key theories and global issues in world politics, written by the leading experts in the field.
The best-selling introduction to international relations offers the most comprehensive coverage of the key theories and global issues in world politics, written by the leading experts in the field.
New to this edition
Edited by John Baylis, Emeritus Professor of Politics and International Relations and former Pro Vice Chancellor, Swansea University, Steve Smith, Vice-Chancellor and Professor of International Studies, University of Exeter, and Patricia Owens, Professor and Head of International Relations, University of Sussex
John Baylis is Emeritus Professor of Politics and International Relations and former Pro-Vice Chancellor at Swansea University.
Steve Smith is Vice-Chancellor and Professor of International Studies, University of Exeter.
Patricia Owens is Professor and Head of the Department of International Relations, University of Sussex.
"Chapter 10 brings many new insights, excellent examples and debates on postcolonial and decolonial approaches. The Opposing Opinions feature will ignite heated and reflexive debate amongst students" - Dr Birsen Erdogan, Maastricht University
"Chapter 25 covers a topic of great relevance and interest to students, including good discussion of the theoretical and legal debate of various categories of refugees and effective examples and case studies to illustrate the complexities of this most challenging policy issue" - Professor Craig Mark, Kyoritsu Women's University
This text is supported by a range of online resources, to encourage deeper engagement with the subject matter.
Student resources:
International relations simulations
IR theory in practice case studies
Video podcasts from the contributors
Guidance on how to evaluate the opposing opinions feature
Interactive library of links to journal articles, blogs and video content
Flashcard glossary
Multiple choice questions
Revision guide
Instructor Resources:
Case studies
Test bank - a fully customisable resource containing ready-made assessments with which to test your students
Question bank - a bank of short answer and essay questions for testing your students
PowerPoint slides
Figures and tables from the book
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