An Introduction to International Relations is a comprehensive introduction to the history, theories, developments and debates that shape the dynamic discipline of International Relations and contemporary world politics. Bringing together an expert author team comprising leading academics from Australia and around the world, it allows readers to explore the discipline from both Australian and global perspectives.
Known for its clear, easy-to-read style and relevant, real-world examples, the text has been fully updated and revised to reflect current research and the changing global political climate. This edition features extensive new material on: international history from World War I to World War II; international law; the globalisation of international society; and terrorism.
A companion website for instructors offers additional case studies, critical thinking questions and links to relevant video and web materials that bring International Relations theory to life. The cases explore contemporary global issues, including drone warfare and the rise of populism, from an Australian perspective.
The third edition of An Introduction to International Relations is an indispensable guide for readers approaching the study of International Relations for the first time.
Richard Devetak is Head of the School of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Queensland.
Jim George was a Senior Lecturer in the School of Politics and International Relations at the Australian National University until 2012.
Sarah Percy is an Associate Professor in the School of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Queensland.
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Contents
Richard Devetak
Jim George
James L. Richardson
Michele Chiaruzzi
Jim George, Richard Devetak and Martin Weber
Katrina Lee-Koo
Roland Bleiker
Patrick Thaddeus Jackson and Joshua S. Jones
Richard Shapcott
Louise Fawcett
Nick Bisley
Richard Devetak
Gavin Mount
Anthony Burke
Marianne Hanson
Hidemi Suganami
Robert Ayson
Alex J. Bellamy
Sarah Percy
Shogo Suzuki
Geoffrey Wiseman and Paul Sharp
Marco Cesa
Ian Hurd
James Goodman
Elizabeth Shakman Hurd
Marc Williams
Leonard Seabrooke and Maryanne Kelton
Heloise Weber and Mark T. Berger
Steven Slaughter
Audrey Kurth Cronin
Beth K. Greener
Thomas G. Weiss
Anthony J. Langlois
Sara E. Davies
Robyn Eckersley
Peter Newell
Tables, figures and boxes
Tables
Figures
Boxes
Contributors
Robert Ayson is a Professor in the Centre for Strategic Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.
Alex J. Bellamy is a Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies in the School of Political Science and International Studies and Director of the Asia Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect at the University of Queensland.
Mark T. Berger is a Professor in the Department of Defense Analysis at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey.
Nick Bisley is a Professor in the Politics and International Relations Program at La Trobe University.
Roland Bleiker is a Professor in the School of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Queensland.
Morgan Brigg is a Senior Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies in the School of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Queensland.
Anthony Burke is a Professor in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of New South Wales, Canberra.
Marco Cesa is a Professor of International Relations in the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, Bologna; and in the Dipartimento di Politica, Istituzioni, Storia at the University of Bologna.
Michele Chiaruzzi is an Assistant Professor in International Relations in the School of Political Science at the University of Bologna.
Tom Chodor is a Lecturer in Politics and International Relations in the School of Social Sciences at Monash University.
Neta C. Crawford is a Professor of Political Science and African American Studies at Boston University.
Audrey Kurth Cronin is a Professor of International Relations in the School of International Service at the American University.
Sara E. Davies is an Associate Professor in the School of Government and International Relations at Griffith University.