Understanding International Relations

by Chris Brown

The fifth edition of this bestselling textbook offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to International relations and has been fully updated to cover the dramatic changes in recent world politics. Written in the author’s unique and engaging style, the text explores everything from foreign policy and security to global governance and the global economy, to show how the theories and concepts Brown outlines are the only way to make sense of contemporary issues and events. With reference to such diverse events as Brexit, the Russian armed conflict in Ukraine, the financial crisis, the rise of China, and the challenges of identity politics, the author expertly shows how the range of theories presented in the book allow for an understanding of the destabilising events and developments that characterise global politics today, and will continue to do so in the future. 
This text remains the definitive guide to understanding international relations, and is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of international relations at any stage of their studies.

     

Genres: International Relations, Politics, Nonfiction, Academic, Political Science, Textbooks, Society

308 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Chris Brown (b. 1945)

Reviews

[Sathyanarayanan D]

Completed reading it last year.

[Tuna ÖZBEN YALÇIN · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid introduction to the complex world of international relations. The author explains major theories and global dynamics with clarity, making it accessible even to newcomers. While some sections could benefit from deeper analysis, it’s still a valuable resource for students and anyone trying to make sense of how the international system works.

[Stanislav Kaschiyski]

Някой ден ще се хвана да я прочета както трябва. Добре започва за учебник по ТМО. :)

[Thanai · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's not that difficult.

[Daniela · Rating 2 out of 5]

Li-o "na diagonal", mas está lido ;)

[BK · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a good book to grasp the basics of international relations, especially for undergraduate students.

[Jeff Ford · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a text for a poly sci class I took. Worth reading.

[Matias Alanko · Rating 2 out of 5]

A bit too philosophical at times to my liking.

[Khizar Hayyat · Rating 4 out of 5]

i hope this book will help me to understand IR

[Andrea Alfonso Diez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Te aporta una base oara conocer las difertes teorias y los debates. Además te aporta mucha información de diferentes conflictos

[Akshat Upadhyay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really good

[Shahid Hussain]

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