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Informationen zum Autor Jeffrey Haynes, Peter Hough, Shahin Malik, Lloyd Pettiford Klappentext From the war on terror to the global financial crisis, traditional concepts of world politics are being challenged on a daily basis. In these uncertain times, the study of international relations and the forces that shape them have never been more important. Written specifically for students who are approaching this subject for the first time, World Politics is the most accessible, coherent and up-to-date account of the field available. It covers the historical backdrop to today's political situations, the complex interactions of states and non-state actors, the role of political economy, human security in all its forms, and the ways in which culture, religion and identity influence events. World Politics takes a new approach that challenges traditional interpretations, and will equip students with the knowledge and the confidence needed to tackle the big issues. Zusammenfassung From the war on terror to the global financial crisis, traditional concepts of world politics are being challenged on a daily basis. In these uncertain times, the study of international relations and the forces that shape them have never been more important. Written specifically for students who are approaching this subject for the first time, World Politics is the most accessible, coherent and up-to-date account of the field available. It covers the historical backdrop to today’s political situations, the complex interactions of states and non-state actors, the role of political economy, human security in all its forms, and the ways in which culture, religion and identity influence events. World Politics takes a new approach that challenges traditional interpretations, and will equip students with the knowledge and the confidence needed to tackle the big issues. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part One: International Relations and Globalisation 1. International Relations and Globalisation in the 21st Century International Relations and globalisation Why is globalisation important for understanding International Relations? Technological, political, economic and cultural globalisation Important post-Cold War changes affecting International Relations Understanding globalisation Conclusion 2. International Order, International Society and Globalisation Fundamental aspects of International Relations following the Peace of Westphalia (1648) International order and international society after the cold War Globalisation, international order and international society Conclusion Part Two: The History of Globalisation and International Relations 3. International Relations from the early 19th Century to World War II European nationalism and imperialism World War I and International Relations The League of Nations: an attempt to build an international organisation to maintain collective security The legacy of the League of Nations Conclusion 4. International Relations after World War II International relations after World War II The United Nations The Cold War and nuclear weapons The international relations of the developing countries Conclusion 5. After the Cold War: International Relations in a Globalised World Introduction International relations after the Cold War: the impact of globalisation New World Order: more cooperation, less conflict? Competing norms and values in international relations after the Cold War Trends in post-Cold War international relations: security, ideology and development International Relations in the 21st century Conclusions Part Three: Internati...
