The Globalization of World Politics [Paperback]

John Baylis (Editor), Steve Smith (Editor), Patricia Owens (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0199297770 | ISBN-13: 978-0199297771 | Publication Date: January 18, 2008 | Edition: Fourth Edition

Now in its fourth edition, this internationally successful text has been fully revised and updated in light of recent developments in world politics, with new chapters on the changing nature of war, human security, and international ethics. A comprehensive introduction to international relations, it is ideally suited to students coming to the subject for the first time. It provides a coherent, accessible, and lively account of the globalization of world politics.

FEATURES
* Contains work from an impressive line-up of international contributors who are experts in their fields; the chapters have been carefully edited in order to ensure an integrated and coherent style throughout the book
* Covers history, theory, structures and processes, and international issues
* Offers a visually stunning 4-color interior
* Enhanced by a comprehensive Companion Website (www.oup.com/uk/orc/bin/9780199297771/) that includes a test bank, PowerPoint slides, case studies, multiple-choice questions, links to journal articles, a flashcard glossary, and--new to this edition--video clips, video pod-casts of contributors, and a news feed

NEW TO THIS EDITION
* Three new chapters on the changing nature of war, human security, and international ethics
* Each chapter includes a 400-word case study
* More examples from the developing world

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The Globalization of World Politics is superb. The volume has a succinct and lucid style, but also manages to cover a whole range of schools of thought and policy issues. If you are asked to choose one textbook in the area of international relations, this is it."--Takashi Inoguchi, University of Tokyo

"Comprehensive in its coverage, clear and concise in its presentation. An excellent teaching tool and resource."--V. Spike Peterson, University of Arizona

"The editors of the fourth edition deserve congratulations. Once again, an impressive array of scholars provide superb commentary on a range of topics, all of which have critical importance for the study of international relations. Students and teachers will find the volume indispensable."--J.E. Spence, OBE, Kings College London

About the Author

Professor John Baylis is Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Wales, Swansea. Professor Steve Smith is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Exeter, and a Professor of International Studies. Dr Patricia Owens is Department Lecturer in Strategic Studies at the University of Oxford and Seton Watson Research Fellow in International Relations, Oriel College, University of Oxford.

Product Details

• Paperback: 745 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; Fourth Edition edition (January 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0199297770
• ISBN-13: 978-0199297771
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208,889 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on International Relations!, December 26, 2008

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This is the fourth edition of Baylis and Smith's (which now includes Owens) The Globalization of World Politics. The book is of great use in introducing the novice to the field of international relations as well as being a reliable companion for the experienced scholar. It is of invaluable assistance as a good source of reference in writing papers and in serving as a primary textbook. It is indeed a great manual for bachelors and masters' level students and their lecturers.
I used this textbook as a student and now I am using it as an instructor. My students have found it to be reader-friendly to the point that they have even been reading on their own ahead of what is required of them which says a lot.
Essentially, Baylis and Smith do a great job in describing difficult and complex notions and concepts in a straightforward and lucid manner. If you have not yet purchased it, waste no more time in doing so. You will definitely not regret it. 5 Stars

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, October 24, 2008

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Vickie (Las Crucess, NM USA) - See all my reviews

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It is an excellent book if you desire to study International Relation. The book gave you very intensive review of all kinds of theory, included but not limited to: Realism theory, Liberalism theory, the English School theory, Constructivism theory, Marxism theory and so on. The book gave you very detail descriptions of every theory and some historical examples.

The book is written and published by British writer and publisher, which gave you slightly different point of views from domestic (U.S.) writers and publishers in regarding international relation.

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly as advertised, June 7, 2011

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This book was in perfect condition, costs almost nothing, and was on my doorstep within 5 days! Recommend to all.