Global Politics / Edition 2

by Andrew Heywood

Overview

In this extensively revised new edition of Global Politics, internationally renowned author Andrew Heywood provides a systematic and integrated analysis of the theory and practice of contemporary international relations.

This edition is fully updated to cover key developments, from the Arab Spring to the global financial crisis, and provides enhanced coverage of current issues like international migration. An entirely new chapter on the importance and impact of theory at the end of the book revisits key perspectives, and addresses deeper questions about the nature and purpose of theory in global politics.

Drawing on an exceptionally wide range of theoretical perspectives throughout, each chapter is packed with innovative features to aid study and reinforce learning. To complement this textbook, there is a companion website with resources for both lecturers and students, offering exam questions, PowerPoint slides, online-only case-studies, self-test questions, and more.

This new edition offers:
- Updated key developments, from the Arab Spring to the global financial crisis, and provides enhanced coverage of issues like international migration
- An entirely new chapter on theory at the end of the book revisits key perspectives, and addresses deeper questions about the nature and purpose of theory in international relations
- Full page case studies of Global Politics in Action, illuminating major events in world affairs
- Global Actor case studies considering the nature and significance of key players on the world stage, from Google to the G-20
- Focus and debating features looking closely at issues and approaches.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781137349262
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	03/11/2014
Series:	Macmillan Foundations Series , #19
Edition description:	1st ed. 2014
Pages:	616
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.60(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Andrew Heywood is author of such best-selling textbooks as Politics, Political Theory and Political Ideologies used by hundreds of thousands of students around the world.
Andrew Heywood is author of such best-selling textbooks as Politics, Political Theory and Political Ideologies used by hundreds of thousands of students around the world.

Table of Contents

1. Introducing Global Politics
2. Historical Context
3. Theories of Global Politics
4. The Economy in a Global Age
5. The State and Foreign Policy in a Global Age
6. Society in a Global Age
7. The Nation in a Global Age
8. Identity, Culture and Challenges to the West
9. Power and Twenty-First-Century Global Order
10. War and Peace
11. Nuclear Proliferation and Disarmament
12. Terrorism
13. Human Rights and Humanitarian Intervention
14. International Law
15. Poverty and Development
16. Global Environmental Issues
17. Gender in Global Politics
18. International Organizations and the United Nations
19. Global Governance and the Bretton Woods System
20. Regionalism and World Politics
21. Why Theory Matters
22. Images of the Global Future

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Excellent! A first-rate text which I look forward to using in class. Rich in themes, comprehensive in scope and beautifully woven together with illuminating theoretical threads, it introduces IR but also moves beyond and its innovative lay-out will fire students' imagination.' - Torbjørn L Knutsen, University of Trondheim (NTNU), Norway

'The second edition of Global Politics shows once again that Heywood is the master of the introductory text.' - Richard Stubbs, McMaster University, Canada

'This updated second edition maintains the standard of the first as an invaluable teaching aid for our first year IR students. The topical case studies and international perspective are particularly impressive.' - Nick Bisley, La Trobe University, Australia

'This is a first rate textbook which offers a sure-footed theoretical and empirical guide through the labyrinth of contemporary international relations. It is highly user-friendly. The new edition incorporates crucial new material on tectonic shifts in the Middle East and North Africa.'- Jolyon Howorth, Yale University, USA

'[T]he most comprehensive, theoretically and historically-informed introductory text available.' - Jacqui True, University of Auckland, New Zealand

'Truly global without neglecting the international. Comprehensive, theoretically grounded and impressively integrated, Heywood's thoughtful and clearly-written introduction has the potential to change how international relations is taught.' - Terry Nardin, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Editorial Reviews

"Truly global without neglecting the international. Comprehensive, theoretically grounded and impressively integrated, Heywood’s thoughtful and clearly-written new introduction has the potential to change how international relations is taught." --Terry Nardin, National University of Singapore

"This lucid and comprehensive text introduces a broad array of key concepts and shows how a wide range of analytical approaches can illuminate contemporary global affairs" -- Peter J. Katzenstein, Cornell University and past president APSA

"A fantastic book. Enjoyably written, exhaustive in coverage, and genuinely global in perspective, Heywood’s  excellent text is simply the best currently available." -- Nick Bisley, La Trobe University
"An excellent starting point for anyone wanting their students to think critically and creatively about 21st century global politics. Combining meaningful engagement with key global issues... with nuanced coverage of traditional international relations concerns... it is the most comprehensive, theoretically and historically-informed introductory text available." —Jacqui True, University of Auckland, New Zealand

"Concise and comprehensive, an excellent introduction to contemporary International Relations which thoughtfully engages with key global issues. Written in an accessible and engaging style, its blend of history and theory will challenge, stimulate and enlighten students." —Marc Williams, University of New South Wales, Australia
 

"Accessible and comprehensive as it is innovative, this is a splendid introduction and one truly crafted for our times. Its clarity of exposition and extensive use of illustrative materials bring global politics to life. And its novel combination of the great traditions of international relations theory with a more multidisciplinary approach provides students with the tools necessary to understand the complex forces shaping the 21st century world." —Tony McGrew, University of Strathclyde, UK

From the Publisher