An Introduction to International Relations (4^th Ed.)

International Relations is a dynamic discipline, evolving in response to contemporary world politics. An Introduction to International Relations offers a foundational explanation of the theories, systems, actors and events that shape external relations between nations in today's global society. This edition retains the existing structure, grouping chapters on theories, international history and the 'traditional' and 'new' agendas, while acknowledging that these exist alongside one another and intersect in complex ways. The text has been comprehensively updated and includes new chapters on postcolonialism, the international politics of cyberspace, global public health and the futures of International Relations. New postcard boxes and case studies present contemporary examples of international relations in action, and discussion questions at the end of every chapter promote student engagement. Written by an author team of leading academics from Australia, New Zealand and around the world, An Introduction to International Relations remains a fundamental guide for students of international relations.

Introduction: the origins and changing agendas of International Relations Richard Devetak; Part I. Theories of International Relations: 1. International Relations theory in an age of critical diversity Jim George; 2. Liberalism Liane Hartnett; 3. Realism Michele Chiaruzzi; 4. Marxism and critical theory Jim George and Richard Devetak; 5. Feminism Katrina Lee-Koo; 6. Postmodernism Roland Bleiker; 7. Constructivism Patrick Thaddeus Jackson and Sujin Heo; 8. Postcolonialism Giorgio Shani; Part II. International History: 9. The global expansion of international society Shogo Suzuki; 10. From the 'Great War' until the Second World War Louise Fawcett; 11. The Cold War and after Nick Bisley; Part III. The Traditional Agenda: States, Wars and Law: 12. The modern state Richard Devetak; 13. Nations and nationalism Gavin Mount; 14. Security Anthony Burke; 15. Arms control and disarmament Marianne Hanson; 16. The ethics and laws of war Alex J. Bellamy; 17. International law Sarah Percy; 18. Diplomacy Geoffrey Wiseman and Paul Sharp; 19. The United Nations Ian Hurd; Part IV. The New Agenda: Globalisation and Global Challenges: 20. Non-state actors: a sociology of International Relations? James Goodman; 21. Religion and secularism Elizabeth Shakman Hurd; 22. Global economic institutions Marc Williams; 23. Global trade and finance Maryanne Kelton, Leonard Seabrooke and Annika Stenström; 24. Global poverty, inequality and development Heloise Weber; 25. Globalisation and its critics Steven Slaughter; 26. Terrorism Audrey Kurth Cronin; 27. The international politics of cyberspace Tim Aistrope and Constance Duncombe; 28. The changing character of warfare Robert Ayson; 29. Post-conflict state-building Beth K. Greener; 30. Humanitarianism and armed intervention Thomas G. Weiss; 31. Human rights Anthony J. Langlois; 32. Global public health Adam Kamradt-Scott; 33. Migration and refugees Sara E. Davies and Thu Nguyen; 34. Global environmental politics Robyn Eckersley; 35. Climate change Peter Newell; 36. The futures of International Relations Daniel R. McCarthy.

Richard Devetak is Professor of the History of International Thought at the University of Queensland.
Daniel R. McCarthy is Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Melbourne.