Foundations of International Relations

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An engaging introduction to the core concepts, theories, actors and issues in global politics. Featuring a combination of chapters authored by leading scholars, researchers and practitioners from around the world, this textbook takes into account the historical development of international relations and the web of dynamics that forms the subject, resulting in a clear analysis of the field from a variety of perspectives.
Chapters cover topics including race, colonialism, gender, sexuality, digital globalization, the environment and security studies and are supported by a range of case studies, key boxes and illustrative material to aid students in their practical application of theoretical ideas. The book is also complimented by a bespoke curated website, featuring a regularly updated collection of interactive learning material and hosted on E-International Relations, the world’s leading open access IR website.
Portraying the most compelling issues of our time, and presenting the necessary tools to analyse and debate the subject, this is an invaluable resource for anyone studying international relations.

Stephen McGlinchey is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol). He is Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of E-International Relations.

GETTING STARTED 1. Introduction to International Relations – Stephen McGlinchey PART ONE: HISTORY AND THEORY 2. International Relations and the Global System – Stephen McGlinchey 3. Discovery, Conquest and Colonialism – Robbie Shilliam 4. Towards a Global International Relations – Sahil Mathur and Amitav Acharya 5. Levels of Analysis – Carmen Gebhard 6. Traditional and Middle Ground Theories – Stephen McGlinchey and Dana Gold 7. Critical Theories – Stephen McGlinchey, Rosie Walters and Dana Gold PART TWO: GLOBAL STRUCTURES 8. International Organisations – Shazelina Z. Abidin 9. Global Civil Society – Raffaele Marchetti 10. International Political Economy – Günter Walzenbach 11. International Law – Knut Traisbach 12. Religion and Culture – John A. Rees 13. Gender and Sexuality – Rosie Walters PART THREE: GLOBAL ISSUES 14. International Security – Natalie Jester 15. Transnational Terrorism – Katherine E. Brown
16. Migration – Anitta Kynsilehto 17. Poverty and Wealth – James Arvanitakis and David J. Hornsby 18. Global Health – Mukesh Kapila 19. Environment and Climate – Raul Pacheco-Vega 20. Connectivity and Exploitation in the Digital Age – Clare Stevens and Andreas Haggman REFLECTING ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 21. Crossings and Candles – Peter Vale

“An immensely user-friendly introduction to International Relations, replete with diagrams, maps, illustrations and helpful summaries of the material covered. Such care for a student text has not been taken for a very long time.” —Stephen Chan OBE, Professor of World Politics, SOAS University of London, UK“Foundations of International Relations delivers a comprehensive explanation of International Relations that includes a thorough introduction to critical theories and non-western viewpoints alongside established IR theories and narratives. The approachability of the text and relevant case studies will leave students with the tools needed to understand and analyse international events.” —Jessica Neafie, Assistant Professor of International Relations, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan“The core strength of this textbook is the clarity it brings to explaining the many concepts and theories that make up International Relations – it introduces students to the nuance and complexity of the field in an exciting and accessible way. An excellent educational resource.” —Zoë Jay, Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, University of Tasmania, Australia“This introduction to International Relation is one of the most original and interesting to come to the market in a long while. Moving away from a purely European perspective, students will gain an understanding of traditional ideas about International Organisation, whilst also appreciating how issues such as COVID and food security are truly international in scope.” —Anthony F Lang, Professor of International Political Theory, University of St Andrews, UK“Stephen McGlinchey has brought together a fantastic collection of authors who together present a wide-ranging, critical and accessible introduction to International Relations. Supported by helpful case studies, key insights and key term features, the book will enable its readers to navigate the complexities of global politics.” —Peter Sutch, Professor of Political and International Theory, Cardiff University, UK“Foundations of International Relations is a wonderfully rich, yet highly accessible, introduction to International Relations, both as a subject and as a discipline. Students are brought on an engaging intellectual journey through a range of contending perspectives and issues, whilst being encouraged to think critically throughout. They will find it challenging and rewarding in equal measure.” —Stephen Hill, Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, University of Edinburgh, UK“This innovative and well-written textbook takes students on an exciting historical, theoretical, geographical and thematic journey of International Relations. It is truly attentive to the multiplicity of (state and non-state) actors in global politics, as well as non-Western approaches. The book presents an impressive and well-thought pedagogical outline leaving students critically engaged and encouraged to apply their new knowledge of IR to specific, concrete cases. I highly recommend this unique book to both beginner and more advanced students.” —Andréas Litsegård, Senior Lecturer in Peace and Development Research, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

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