Includes bibliographical references and index

in English

I: Understanding the International System -- Your View of the World --The Evolution of the International System -- Theoritical Foundations to the Study of International Politics -- Critical and Social Theoretical Approaches in International Politics -- Refining your Toolkit: The Levels of Analysis -- II: Understanding the Actors -- The State -- nternational Organizations -- Regional Organizations -- Non-State Actors -- III. Understanding teh Issues -- Security -- Trade and Finance -- Equality and Development -- Energy and the Environment -- Rights and Responsibility -- Race, Religion nad Identity

"Understanding International Politics offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to the key systems, actors, and issues of international politics. It covers core concepts and questions for political study, and presents a `toolkit` that enables students to apply theory and historical context in independent research. This introduction frames complex international systems coherently by focusing on political players, and, as a single-authored work, delivers a consistent critical approach throughout"--Provided by publisher.

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