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PublisherRowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN-101538158930
ISBN-139781538158937
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Number of Pages280 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameIntroduction to International Relations : Theory and Practice
SubjectHistory & Theory, World / General, International Relations / General
Publication Year2022
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPolitical Science
AuthorJoyce P. Kaufman
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight17.1 Oz
Item Length8.9 in
Item Width6 in
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Edition Number3
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2021-050220
Reviews"Kaufman provides a theory-informed introduction to international relations hitting all the conceptual constructs that define a mainstream approach to this field.... Historically grounded and theoretically informed, this work references important contributors to the field over the past century, laying the groundwork for deeper exploration in any given area. It is a perfect introduction to the field. Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and general readers." -- Choice Reviews "Kaufman has written a very accessible, comprehensive, and updated text that students will find extremely valuable. Beginning with the question, "Why study IR?", the book introduces readers to international relations theories and approaches (realism, liberalism, constructivism, Marxism, and feminist IR) as well as the levels of analysis framework. The theories and levels of analysis are woven throughout the subsequent chapters that address the major conceptual areas of IR: the nation-state and war/peace, factors within the state, and non-state actors. The final chapter utilizes these tools to analyze four contemporary in-depth case studies--environmental protection; migration; women, peace, and security (WPS) agenda; and China." --Kristen Williams, Clark University "Kaufman delivers an excellent edition on international relations theory and practice, capturing the changing realities of international politics and demonstrating that adjustments to theory are critical to grasping them. Kaufman clearly addresses complex theoretical constructs needed to properly study and analyze international relations and highlights their relevance for understanding contemporary dilemmas. Introduction to International Relations is a welcome contribution to the current relevance and significance of international relation theories and practice." --Gregory Freeland, California Lutheran University "I have been using various editions of Joyce Kaufman's Introduction to International Relations since it first published, and I continue using this book because it remains clear, concise, current, easy to understand, and affordable. Kaufman deftly manages to combine levels of analysis, concise summaries of competing theories, box text excerpts of famous cases and classic statements, and up-to-date coverage of recent developments like global climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. I'm confident my students are engaging with this book because I see references to it on almost every written assignment they submit. It's hard to introduce a broad and contested field like IR in one succinct textbook, but Kaufman pulls it off admirably and provides us with a solid foundation for enthusiastically introducing our students to world politics." --Scott Pegg, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Kaufman has written a very accessible, comprehensive, and updated text that students will find extremely valuable. Beginning with the question, "Why study IR?", the book introduces readers to international relations theories and approaches (realism, liberalism, constructivism, Marxism, and feminist IR) as well as the levels of analysis framework. The theories and levels of analysis are woven throughout the subsequent chapters that address the major conceptual areas of IR: the nation-state and war/peace, factors within the state, and non-state actors. The final chapter utilizes these tools to analyze four contemporary in-depth case studies--environmental protection; migration; women, peace, and security (WPS) agenda; and China., Kaufman has written a very accessible, comprehensive, and updated text that students will find extremely valuable. Beginning with the question, "Why study IR?", the book introduces readers to international relations theories and approaches (realism, liberalism, constructivism, Marxism, and feminist IR) as well as the levels of analysis framework. The theories and levels of analysis are woven throughout the subsequent chapters that address the major conceptual areas of IR: the nation-state and war/peace, factors within the state, and non-state actors. The final chapter utilizes these tools to analyze four contemporary in-depth case studies-environmental protection; migration; women, peace, and security (WPS) agenda; and China. -- Kristen Williams, Clark University, Kaufman provides a theory-informed introduction to international relations hitting all the conceptual constructs that define a mainstream approach to this field.... Historically grounded and theoretically informed, this work references important contributors to the field over the past century, laying the groundwork for deeper exploration in any given area. It is a perfect introduction to the field. Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and general readers., I have been using various editions of Joyce Kaufman's Introduction to International Relations since it first published, and I continue using this book because it remains clear, concise, current, easy to understand, and affordable. Kaufman deftly manages to combine levels of analysis, concise summaries of competing theories, box text excerpts of famous cases and classic statements, and up-to-date coverage of recent developments like global climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. I'm confident my students are engaging with this book because I see references to it on almost every written assignment they submit. It's hard to introduce a broad and contested field like IR in one succinct textbook, but Kaufman pulls it off admirably and provides us with a solid foundation for enthusiastically introducing our students to world politics., Kaufman delivers an excellent edition on international relations theory and practice, capturing the changing realities of international politics and demonstrating that adjustments to theory are critical to grasping them. Kaufman clearly addresses complex theoretical constructs needed to properly study and analyze international relations and highlights their relevance for understanding contemporary dilemmas. Introduction to International Relations is a welcome contribution to the current relevance and significance of international relation theories and practice.
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromCollege Freshman
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal327
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
Table Of Content1 Introduction: International Relations in a Globalized World Why International Relations Is Important International Relations in a Globalized World Globalization What Does Globalization Mean for the Study of IR? 2 Theoretical Overview What Is Theory and Why Is It Important? Levels of Analysis: A Framework for Understanding IR Introduction to Basic IR Theories Summary 3 The Nation-State Level Definition of Nation-State History of the Nation-State Balance of Power and Alliances Understanding National Interest War and Peace Issues of Peace and Post-Conflict Reconstruction The Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) Process Summary 4 Within the Nation-State The Government, i.e., the "State" part of the Nation-State Culture and Society The Role of the Individual Summary 5 Nonstate Actors and the International System The Changing Nature of the International System International Organizations Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) The Concept of "Civil Society" Terrorism: A Challenge to the International System Multinational Corporations (MNCs) The Role of the Media Summary 6 Pulling It All Together Introduction to the Cases Case 1: Environmental Protection as a Common Good Case 2: The Movement of People in a Globalized World Case 3: The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda Case 4: China: Adversary or "Frenemy"? Lessons of the Cases: Understanding International Relations in a Globalized World Further Readings Notes
SynopsisThis clear and concise text introduces four key theoretical frameworks that form the foundation of international relations--realism, liberalism, constructivism, and feminist theory--and uses levels of analysis as the primary unifying force to explain contemporary global politics. Cases on climate change; gender, peace, and security; migration; and the rise of China illustrate Kaufman's approach. The third edition explains core issues in international relations, such as the interaction of nations in a globalized world; the growing threat posed by non-state actors and civil conflicts; and the need for countries to work together to counter what have been called "existential crises," such as climate change, which threaten human lives and the planet. Significant revisions focus on discussion of democratic backsliding, the Covid-19 pandemic, cyberterrorism and cyberwar, changes to the European Union, and expanded coverage of international political economy., This clear and concise text introduces four key theoretical frameworks that form the foundation of international relations-realism, liberalism, constructivism, and feminist theory-and uses levels of analysis as the primary unifying force to explain contemporary global politics. Cases on climate change; gender, peace, and security; migration; and the rise of China illustrate Kaufman's approach. The third edition explains core issues in international relations, such as the interaction of nations in a globalized world; the growing threat posed by non-state actors and civil conflicts; and the need for countries to work together to counter what have been called "existential crises," such as climate change, which threaten human lives and the planet. Significant revisions focus on discussion of democratic backsliding, the Covid-19 pandemic, cyberterrorism and cyberwar, changes to the European Union, and expanded coverage of international political economy., This clear and concise text introduces four key theoretical frameworks that form the foundation of international relations and uses levels of analysis as the primary unifying force to explain contemporary global politics. Cases on climate change; gender, peace, and security; migration; and the rise of China illustrate Kaufman's approach.
LC Classification NumberJZ1305.K37849 2022
