English | 2020 | ISBN: 0198825544 | 648 pages | EPUB | 4.2 MB

The Globalization of World Politics, the bestselling introduction to international relations, offers the most comprehensive coverage of the key theories and global issues in world politics.
The eighth edition engages with contemporary global challenges, featuring a brand new chapter on Refugees and Forced Migration and updated coverage of decolonization to ensure the book continues to cover those topics that will define the key issues in IR into the future.
Tailored pedagogical features help readers to evaluate key IR debates and apply theory and concepts to real world events. A fully updated Opposing Opinions feature facilitates critical and reflective debate on contemporary policy challenges, from decolonising universities to debates over migration and the state.
Leading scholars in the field introduce readers to the history, theory, structures and key issues in IR, providing students with an ideal introduction and a constant guide throughout their studies.
Students and lecturers are further supported by extensive online resources to encourage deeper engagement with content
Student resources
International relations simulations encourage students to develop negotiation and problem solving skills by engaging with topical events and processes
IR theory in practice case studies encourage students to apply theories to current and evolving global events
Video podcasts from contributors help students to engage with key issues and cases in IR
Guidance on how to evaluate the Opposing Opinions feature, supporting students to engage in nuanced debate over key policy challenges
Interactive library of links to journal articles, blogs and video content to deepen students' understanding of key topics and explore their research interests
Flashcard glossary to reinforce understanding of key terms
Multiple choice questions for self-study help students to reinforce their understanding of the key points of each chapter
Revision guide to consolidate understanding and revise key terms and themes
Instructor Resources
Case studies help to contextualise and deepen theoretical understanding
Test bank - fully customisable assessment questions to test and reinforce students' understanding of key concepts
Question bank - a bank of short answer and essay questions to promote students' critical reflection on core issues and themes within each chapter
Customisable PowerPoint slides help to support effective teaching preparation
Figures and tables from the book allow clear presentation of key data and support students' data analysis