International Relations: The Key Concepts (Routledge Key Guides)

By Harold R. Kerzner and Harold Kerzner

Book Overview

'To attempt such a difficult task requires ambition, confidence and skill. All three qualities are evident in this impressive reference book. It deserves a prominent place in all International Relations libraries'. Dr Scott Burchill, In Australian Journal of Political Science, 43:4, 747 - 766. Now in its third edition, International Relations: The Key Concepts, remains an important resource for anyone interested in international politics. Comprehensive and relevant, it has been fully revised to reflect the most important themes and issues in international relations in the post-9/11 era. Featuring new entries on: - The Arab Spring - Responsibility to Protect - Governmentality - Postcolonialism - Neoliberalism - Global Financial Crisis With suggestions for further reading and a useful guide to websites, International Relations: The Key Concepts is an ideal aid for students and newcomers to the field of International Relations. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415228832
• ISBN13: 9780415228831
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 1.0" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent!

I was fortunate enough to have a class taught by Dr. Roach, and I have to say that this book is superb. Each concept has an essay that concisely explains the topic. It's very clear and very helpful in understanding anything concerning international relations, especially the international political economy. I'm keeping it after the class because it's so useful.

Be Informed about World Events

This book provides an excellent introduction to International Relations through an examination of concise essays concerning such areas as Terrorism, the Cold War, Human Rights and Globalisation among others. For a better understanding of the complexities of world events and to be well informed about historical concepts, this book is an excellent read. The subjects are placed in the broad sweep of history, pointing to relationships...

International Relations: The Key Concepts (Key Concepts)

This book is quite useful for the student of international studies. Very clear and informative.