World Politics: International Relations and Globalisation in the 21st Century / Edition 1

by Jeffrey Haynes, Peter Hough, Shahin Malik, Lloyd Pettiford

Overview

From the war on terror to the global financial crisis, traditional concepts of world politics are being challenged on a daily basis. In these uncertain times, the study of international relations and the forces that shape them have never been more important.

Written specifically for students who are approaching this subject for the first time, World Politics is the most accessible, coherent and up-to-date account of the field available. It covers the historical backdrop to today's political situations, the complex interactions of states and non-state actors, the role of political economy, human security in all its forms, and the ways in which culture, religion and identity influence events.

World Politics takes a new approach that challenges traditional interpretations, and will equip students with the knowledge and the confidence needed to tackle the big issues.

The book's features include:

• In-depth case studies that explore and analyse world events
• Student-friendly introductions to IR theory that cut through the jargon
• Annotated reading lists that aid further study
• End-of-chapter questions that encourage reflection and debate
• Interactive online resources, including live news feeds and current events quizzes

World Politics website

• Video case studies
• Current events blog and quiz, updated weekly
• Interactive simulations
• Mapping exercises
• PowerPoint slides
• Multiple-choice questions
• Flashcard glossaries

www.pearsoned.co.uk/haynes

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781408204924
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/10/2010
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	832
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.70(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

Jeffrey Haynes, the author of more than 40 books, is a professor of politics and director of the Centre for the Study of Religion, Conflict and Cooperation at London metropolitan University, where he teaches courses on international relations.

Peter Hough is an Associate Professor of International Relations at Middlesex University where he leads the MA International Relations course. He has published recent books on the politics of security, the environment and the Arctic.

Table of Contents

Part One: International Relations and Globalisation

1. International Relations and Globalisation in the 21^st Century

International Relations and globalisation

Why is globalisation important for understanding International Relations?

Technological, political, economic and cultural globalisation

Important post-Cold War changes affecting International Relations

Understanding globalisation

Conclusion

2. International Order, International Society and Globalisation

Fundamental aspects of International Relations following the Peace of Westphalia (1648)

International order and international society after the cold War

Globalisation, international order and international society

Conclusion

Part Two: The History of Globalisation and International Relations

3. International Relations from the early 19^th Century to World War II

European nationalism and imperialism

World War I and International Relations

The League of Nations: an attempt to build an international organisation to maintain collective security

The legacy of the League of Nations

Conclusion

4. International Relations after World War II

International relations after World War II

The United Nations

The Cold War and nuclear weapons

The international relations of the developing countries

Conclusion

5. After the Cold War: International Relations in a Globalised World

Introduction

International relations after the Cold War: the impact of globalisation

New World Order: more cooperation, less conflict?

Competing norms and values in international relations after the Cold War

Trends in post-Cold War international relations: security, ideology and development

International Relations in the 21^st century

Conclusions

Part Three: International Relations Theories

6. Realism and Neo-Realism

Context

The 'back-story' to Realism

Realism in International Relations

Key assumptions

Key concepts

Conclusions and criticisms

7. Liberalism

Context

The 'back-story' to Liberalism

Liberalism in contemporary International Relations

Key assumptions

Key concepts

Conclusions and criticisms

8. Marxism and Neo-Marxism

Context

The ideas of Marx

The ideas of Lenin

Dependency Theory

World Systems Theory

Key concepts

Conclusions and criticisms

9. Critical Theory

Context

Contemporary critical theory and IR

Key concepts

Conclusions

10. Alternative Approaches

Theoretical context

Postmodernism

Feminism

Green theory

Conclusions

11. Social Constructivism

Social Constructivism as a bridge between the traditional theories

Agency and culture in IR

A Social Constructivist reappraisal of IR's key concepts

The empiricists strike back? Critiques of Social Constructivism

Conclusion

Part Four: International and Regional Actors

12. Intergovernmental Organisations

What is an intergovernmental organisation?

The evolution and diversity of IGOs

IR theory and IGOs

Conclusions

13. Global Multi-Purpose IGOs: The United Nations and the Organisation of the Islamic Conference

Intergovernmental organisations and globalisation

The United Nations and international law

The UN Charter

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council: permanent privileges

Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC)

The OIC: history and development

Conclusion: comparing the UN and the OIC

14. Regional Organisations and Regionalisation: Theory and Practice

Introduction

Regional cooperation and globalisation

Old regionalisation and new regionalisation

The North American Free Trade Agreement

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation

Conclusion

15. The European Union and the African Union

Introduction

The European Union

The African Union

Conclusion

Part Five: Current Global Issues

16. International Political Economy, Part I: Theory and History

What is IPE?

A short history of IPE

Approaches to IPE

The contemporary trading system

The contemporary international monetary system

Conclusions

17. International Political Economy, Part II: Key Actors and Controversies

The IMF and World Bank

International trade organisations

Multi-national corporations (MNCs)

Theoretical perspectives on the actors of IPE

Conclusions

18. Development, Poverty and Inequality

The persistence of global poverty

Approaches to development

The evolution of development policy

Conclusions

19. Gender

Context

Gender approaches to IR

Gender and security

Gender and international development

Future developments

Conclusions

20. Identity and Identities

Forms of identity

Theorising identity

Conclusions

21. Democratisation

What is democracy?

The three waves of democratisation

What can make democracy permanent?

Democratisation by force – 'nation building'

Is democratisation important for international relations?

Conclusions

22. Human Rights

The evolution of the idea of human rights

The United Nations and the codification of human rights

Implementing human rights

Are human rights 'right'?

Conclusions

23. The Natural Environment

The emergence of political ecology

The globalisation of political ecology

Global environmental policy and human security

Threats to a global consensus on environmental policy

Conclusions

Part Six: War and Peace

24. Security Studies: Outlining a Discipline

Defining security and outlining the categories

Defining security—framing the debate

The debates in Security Studies

Conclusions

25. Liberalism and Security

Introduction

Categorising liberal strands

Analysing the strands

Conclusions

26. Dissatisfaction with Traditionalism: Critical Security Studies

The origins of Critical Security Studies

Feminist perceptions of security

Critical international relations theory: Ken Booth and the Welsh School

The Copenhagen School

Conclusions

27. The Globalisation of Human Security

The dimensions of human security

The broad view of human security—freedom from want

The impact of globalisation

Problems with the broad view and attempts to narrow the concept

Conclusions

28. Failed states

September 11 and state failure

Why 'failed states' matter

The rise of non-state groups

Political violence and failed states in Africa and Europe

Conclusion

29. New Wars and the Privatisation of Conflict

Establishing connections

The impact of globalisation and the role of private military and security companies

Security and the private sector

Conclusions

30. Nuclear Deterrence and Proliferation

Achieving stability during the Cold War: mutual assured destruction and US strategic doctrine

Deterrence and the nuclear non-proliferation regime in the post-Cold War era

Where does this leave us?

Conclusions

31. Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Intervention

The original purpose of the United Nations and early peacekeeping

Peacekeeping during the Cold War, 1945-1989

Maintaining international peace and security in the post-Cold War era

Conclusions

32. Terrorism and Political Violence

Categorising terrorism

Defining terrorism and the impact of religion

State and sub-state terrorism

Conclusion

Part Seven: The Future

33. Conclusions: Sovereignty, Globalisation and the Future of International Relations

Sovereignty

Towards global civil society?

Towards global governance?

Conclusions

Editorial Reviews

An accessible and engaging textbook that encourages critical reflection on the main concepts, issues and theories of world politics, both historically and in contemporary times. A valuable companion for all students, especially newcomers, to the discipline of International Relations.

Suwita Hani Randhawa

A fascinating analysis of normative, empirical, historical and contemporary materials, this new textbook offers a remarkably comprehensive introduction to IR. The changing dynamics of world politics are introduced through the fundamental themes and theoretical perspectives in international relations as well as addressing key issues and challenges in the world today. It will be ideal for all undergraduate students!

Yanan Song

A fascinating analysis of normative, empirical, historical and contemporary materials, this new textbook offers a remarkably comprehensive introduction to IR. The changing dynamics of world politics are introduced through the fundamental themes and theoretical perspectives in international relations as well as addressing key issues and challenges in the world today. It will be ideal for all undergraduate students!--Yanan Song

An accessible and engaging textbook that encourages critical reflection on the main concepts, issues and theories of world politics, both historically and in contemporary times. A valuable companion for all students, especially newcomers, to the discipline of International Relations.--Suwita Hani Randhawa

From the Publisher

This is an excellent textbook that offers a comprehensive and accessible discussion of contemporary IR theory and global issues. It should prove to be an invaluable resource to both students and teachers of IR.

Imad El-Anis

World Politics provides comprehensive yet accessible coverage of the leading forces and issues in contemporary international politics and international relations. It sensitively balances the twin demands of providing theory and practical case studies whilst ranging across historical context, globalisation, international and intergovernmental organisations, and exploring future trends. Updated and written in a lively style by subject-specific experts of long-standing, it will no doubt continue to be a key core text on undergraduate courses in International Relations, Diplomacy, International Development, Peace and Conflict Studies and Politics.

Peter J. Laugharne

Rich in themes, comprehensive in scope, and with a modern lay-out, this text represents a very useful tool for students interested in understanding the complex realities of world politics.

Eugenio Lilli

This is a clear, accessible and useful introduction to major issues and theories in world politics – an up-to-date and engaging guide through the latest debates and developments in the study of the world around us.

Carl Death