The Globalization of World Politics ─ An Introduction to International Relations

Working from a unique non-U.S. perspective, this market-leading text provides a coherent, accessible, and engaging introduction to the globalization of world politics. Now in its sixth edition, The Globalization of World Politics has been fully revised and updated in light of recent developments in world politics.

FEATURES

* Presents contributions from an impressive line-up of international experts, each of whom provides accessible but stimulating insights into history, theory, structures, processes, and other key issues in the field

* Offers a visually appealing full-color interior

* Provides a strong pedagogical program that includes numerous boxes, figures, tables, maps, questions, lively examples, and case studies

NEW TO THIS EDITION

* Thirty-five new international case studies on such topics as BRICs, the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, the Sudanese civil war, drones, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, the rise of China, the Occupy movement, and the Syrian Revolution

* A new chapter on rising powers and the emerging global order and a substantially revised chapter on nuclear proliferation

* An updated Companion Website (coming soon) that offers resources for students and instructors

John Baylis is Emeritus Professor, former Head of the Department of Politics and International Relations, and Pro-Vice Chancellor at Swansea University.

Steve Smith is Vice-Chancellor and Professor of International Studies at the University of Exeter.

Patricia Owens is Reader in the Department of International Relations at the University of Sussex.