IR: The New World of International Relations

This introduction to international relations employs an exceptionally readable style that avoids jargon and abstract theory by blending basic concepts and vocabulary with a substantial amount of historical background and examples from current events. This readable style combined with new pedagogy allows students to better understand how International Relations can and does affect them and their own lives. *Focuses on conflict and conflict management in international relations as a central theme. *Presents IR as a very human activity. *Explores the concept of global systems change. *Uses concrete cases and examples to illustrate basic theory.