International Relations / Stephen McGlinchey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McGlinchey, Stephen, author.

Contributor:

Open Textbook Library, distributor.

Series:

Open textbook library.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social sciences--Textbooks.

Political science--Textbooks.

Geography--Textbooks.

Religion--Textbooks.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Distribution:

Minneapolis, MN : Open Textbook Library

Place of Publication:

Bristol, England : E-International Relations, [2016]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

This book is designed to be a 'Day 0' introduction to International Relations. As a beginner's guide, it has been structured to condense the most important information into the smallest space and present that information in the most accessible way. The chapters offer a broad sweep of the basic components of International Relations and the key contemporary issues that concern the discipline. The narrative arc forms a complete circle, taking readers from no knowledge to competency. The journey starts by examining how the international system was formed and ends by reflecting that International Relations is always adapting to events and is therefore a never-ending journey of discovery. Unlike typical textbooks, there are no boxes, charts, pictures or exercises. The philosophy underpinning this book is that these things can be a distraction. This book, like others in the E-IR Foundations series, is designed to capture attention with an engaging narrative. The chapters are short, with simple paragraphs and clear sentences placing the reader inside crucial issues and debates so they can understand how things work, and where they fit in the world around them.

Contents:

Part One - The Basics

1. The Making Of The Modern World

2. Diplomacy

3. One World, Many Actors

4. International Relations Theory

5. International Law

6. International Organisations

7. Global Civil Society

8. Global Political Economy

9. Religion And Culture

Part Two - Global Issues

10. Global Poverty And Wealth

11. Protecting People

12. Connectivity, Communications And Technology

13. Voices Of The People

14. Transnational Terrorism

15. The Environment

16. Feeding The World

17. Managing Global Security Beyond 'Pax Americana'

18. Crossings And Candles

ReferencesNote On Indexing

Notes:

Description based on online resource

ISBN:

9781910814185

Access Restriction:

Open Access Unrestricted online access