The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations 9th Edition

The Globalization of World Politics is the best-selling introduction to international relations. It offers the most complete coverage of the key theories and global issues in world politics.

The ninth edition has been thoroughly updated to explore the most pressing topics and challenges that dominate international relations today, including a brand-new chapter on global health, which explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tailored pedagogical features help students to consider key international relations arguments and debates and apply theories and approaches to real world events, bridging the gap between theory and application. Interactive activities, including multiple-choice questions and the opposing-opinions feature, foster active learning, enhancing students’ understanding of key concepts and debates.

A diverse range of leading scholars in the field explore the history, theory, structures, and key issues in IR, providing students with an exceptionally comprehensive and clear introduction.