International Relations
€ 13,90
Informação do Produto
| ISBN | 9780198850212 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Christian Reus-Smit |
| Editora | Oxford University Press |
| Formato | Capa mole |
| Número de páginas | 176 |
| Peso (kg) | 0,148 |
| Data de Publicação | 23/04/2020 |
| Preço (iva excl.) | € 13,11 |
| Imposto | € 0,79 |
| Preço (iva inc.) | € 13,90 |
| Disponibilidade | 18 unidades em armazém externo |
Descrição do Produto
International relations affects everyone''s lives: their security, economic well-being, rights and freedoms, and the environment they share. Recently we have seen the transformation from a world of empires to today''s world of sovereign states, which are enmeshed in a complex array of international institutions, all exercising degrees of political authority. The new global organization of political authority has far-reaching consequences.This Very Short Introduction untangles this complex world, providing an accessible framework for understanding the contours of global political change. Christian Reus-Smit treats theory as an indispensable tool for grasping international relations, but demystifies theorizing, introducing it as an everyday human practice. He surveys a range of theories, from realism to feminism: reading them as contrasting perspectives on the global organization of political authority. Historically, such organization has been shaped by diverse social forces, four of which are discussed in detail: shifting patterns of warfare, changing economic conditions, struggles for rights, and the politics of culture. Reus-Smit concludes with a reflection on the future of international relations in an era of profound global change.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.