Joseph Grieco - Introduction to International Relations: Perspectives, Connections, and Enduring Questions

Written by three prominent scholars of international relations, this textbook offers a clear, engaging, and comprehensive introduction to the most pressing issues of the day. Students will walk away armed with a rich combination of analytical savvy, theoretical foundations, and historical context that will make them truly informed global citizens.

Sarah E. Kreps, Cornell University, USA

This second edition sets a new benchmark for textbooks in this area. It provides an almost canonical introduction to our discipline, flavored with core research insights and up-to-date illustrations from international politics, such as Brexit, cyber-attacks, and the Paris agreement. Together with a multimedia companion website for teachers and learners, this book will greatly meet the needs of a new generation of IR students.

Thomas Sommerer, Stockholm University, Sweden

Structured around a set of enduring questions, this second edition skillfully connects the dots of history, theory and main issues in world politics. Accessible and comprehensive, it gives students all the tools they need to make sense of current international events.

Thijs Van de Graaf, Ghent University, Belgium

Joseph Grieco, G. John Ikenberry and Michael Mastanduno have written a fine second edition of Introduction to International Relations. This is a stand-out introductory text in many respects. It is global in scope and comprehensive in terms of history and theory. It is packed full of great highlights. The research insights feature introduces students to cutting-edge research, which will no doubt inspire their curiosity and enhance their research skills. As a whole, the text provides a clear structure (levels of analysis) and an appealing framework (enduring questions) for introducing students to the grammar of International Relations. This is a must have for undergraduate students and for instructors interested in an innovative and stimulating syllabus. Written by authorities in the discipline, Introduction to International Relations is sure to become a go-to text for both students and instructors alike.

Keith Smith, Kings College London, UK

A wonderfully stimulating reading experience, grounded in theoretical classics that cuts a swathe through established historical narratives and the predominance of western thought. A truly international volume for students seeking a 21st century understanding of International Relations and perhaps how they might influence it.

Ian Nelson, University of Nottingham Ningbo, China

This elegant text should become the standard for introductory courses in international relations. Through an outstanding fusion of history, theory, and practice, it helps students understand how and why international politics works the way that it does. The framing of Enduring Questions provides a theoretical anchor that helps students see the big picture while never losing sight of the details.

Seth Weinberger, University of Puget Sound, USA

Three of the big names in the field have got together to produce this outstanding introduction to international relations whats not to like?! This second edition builds on the excellent work of the first, with the expanded theoretical chapter being especially welcome. The textbook is beautifully written and presented, does not dwell on bygone theoretical debates, and is accessible without sacrificing academic rigour.

Alex Mackenzie, University of Liverpool, UK

At a time when there is an increasing demand for university classrooms to directly address the global challenges of today, the second edition of Introduction to International Relations is a valuable and necessary contribution. This updated textbook offers students an intelligent and balanced introduction to the study of global politics. Building both on historical cases and contemporary examples, Grieco, Ikenberry, and Mastanduno aptly demonstrate how certain international relations theories and concepts are relevant tools to help us understand, debate and develop solutions to complex, puzzling, and ever-shifting global problems and opportunities. The newly integrated Research Insight sections also provide accessible and useful summaries of the latest scholarly debates and findings over some of the most controversial international relations questions.

Nicolas Blarel, Leiden University, The Netherlands

This latest edition provides students with an informative, comprehensive and user-friendly format with maps, study questions and other learning aides clearly conveying the objectives of every chapter.

Christopher Kroh, University of North Georgia, USA

This is an excellent textbook for students in introductory International Relations courses. Grieco, Ikenberry and Mastanduno clearly and effectively present key theoretical perspectives along with engaging contemporary applications. This book serves as a great introduction to the field.

Andrey Tomashevskiy, Rutgers University, USA

This textbook provides an informative, engaging and comprehensive introduction to International Relations by three leading scholars in the field. Its coverage of the key areas of the discipline, including security, political economy and the contemporary challenges of International Relations offers students a fascinating insight into the world they confront today. Its many pedagogical innovations, including its Enduring Questions, Research Insights, Making Connections and Levels of Analysis features in each chapter will be great for stimulating discussion and reflections in the classroom.

Tom Chodor, Monash University, Australia

Grieco, Ikenberry and Mastanduno have produced an eminently readable, accessible and engaging guide to the study of contemporary world politics. The books unique design and companion website also make it a resource-rich teaching and learning tool. I only wish Id had this smartly designed textbook when I was a student.

Fiona Adamson, SOAS, University of London, UK

SECOND EDITION

INTRODUCTION TO

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

PERSPECTIVES, CONNECTIONS, AND ENDURING QUESTIONS

JOSEPH GRIECO

G. JOHN IKENBERRY

MICHAEL MASTANDUNO

Joseph Grieco, G. John Ikenberry and Michael Mastanduno, under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Limited, 2019

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