International Relations - The Basics (Electronic book text)

"International Relations: The Basics" is a concise and accessible introduction for students new to international relations and for the general reader. It offers the most up-to-date guide to the major issues and areas of debate and: explains the key ideas and theories in refreshingly clear language; features illustrative and familiar case studies from around the world; examines topical debates on globalisation and terrorism; enlivens the text with useful diagrams, tables, figures, think points, guides to further reading and lists of key websites. Covering all the basics and more, this is the ideal book for anyone who wants to understand contemporary international relations.