Global Politics - A New Introduction

Global Politics: A New Introduction engages directly with questions that those coming to the study of world politics bring with them. This exciting, up-to-date and ground-breaking textbook is essential reading for all those concerned about global politics.

List of contents

1 Introduction
2 How do we begin to think about the world?
3 Why do some people think they know what is good for others?
4 When do we think global politics began?
5 What happens if we don’t take nature for granted?
6 Can we save the planet?
7 Who do we think we are?
8 How do religious beliefs affect politics?
9 Why do we obey?
10 How do we find out what’s going on in the world?
11 What does AI do to politics?
12 Why is people’s movement restricted?
13 Where do we think we are from?
14 Does the nation-state work?
15 How is the world organized economically?
16 How does colonialism work?
17 Do colonialism and slavery belong to the past?
18 How does finance affect the politics of everyday life?
19 How can we end poverty?
20 Why does politics turn to violence?
21 What makes the world dangerous?
22 Can we move beyond conflict?
23 Who has rights?
24 Conclusion: What can we do to change the world?

About the author

Jenny Edkins is Honorary Professor of Politics at The University of Manchester and Professor Emeritus at Aberystwyth University, UK.
Maja Zehfuss is Professor of International Politics at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Thomas Gregory is Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Summary

Global Politics: A New Introduction engages directly with questions that those coming to the study of world politics bring with them. This exciting, up-to-date and ground-breaking textbook is essential reading for all those concerned about global politics.

Product details

• Authors: Jenny (University of Aberystwyth Edkins
• Assisted by: Jenny Edkins (Editor), Edkins Jenny (Editor), Thomas Gregory (Editor), Gregory Thomas (Editor), Maja Zehfuss (Editor), Zehfuss Maja (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2025
• EAN: 9781032505091
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3250509-1
• No. of pages: 622
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Comparative and international political science; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Security (National & International), POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Globalization, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / General, International Relations