International politics : an introductory guide / Alasdair Blair and Steven Curtis.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Blair, Alasdair, 1971-

Contributor:

• Curtis, Steven.

Series:

• Politics study guides.
• Politics study guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• World politics--History--20th century.
• Political science--History--20th century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (361 p.)

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This accessible, user-friendly and bang-up-to-date introduction to International Politics blends key facts and terms with strong analytical commentary, examining the debates and issues of greatest relevance to the study of the subject.Focusing on the period since 1900, the book provides detailed coverage of key events from the origins of the First World War to the post-Cold War international order. Written in a clear and jargon-free style, particular features include:* The shift from Great Powers to Superpowers in the first half of the twentieth century* The Cold War and post-Cold War order* A

Contents:

Cover; Copyright; Contents; Boxes; Tables; Figures; Abbreviations; Preface; CHAPTER 1 Introduction; CHAPTER 2 Great Powers to Superpowers; CHAPTER 3 The Cold War; CHAPTER 4 End of the Cold War; CHAPTER 5 The Post-Cold War Order; CHAPTER 6 Theories of International Politics; CHAPTER 7 The State in International Politics; CHAPTER 8 Non-State Actors; CHAPTER 9 A Globalising World; CHAPTER 10 Order, Justice and Security; CHAPTER 11 European Integration; CHAPTER 12 Conclusion; Glossary of key terms; References; Index

Notes:

• Description based upon print version of record.
• Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

• 9786612702976
• 9781282702974
• 1282702971
• 9780748630301
• 0748630309

OCLC:

816569580