Understanding International Politics: The Student Toolkit

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- How did todays international systems emerge, and how are they shaped by war, unequal development and international cooperation - How do individuals, firms, international organisations, and nation states operate within these systems - How can students apply theories of global politics using real-world examples 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. This authoritative and clearly organised textbook offers: - Contemporary examples and case-studies for approaching international relations from the perspective of its actors - How to guides, including methods for constructing an argument, conducting analysis, and preparing a policy brief - Companion digital resources for both students and lecturers, including lecture slides, a testbank, role-play exercises, and discussion materials, adaptable to various class sizes - A thorough grounding in Marxist, feminist and postcolonial perspectives, as well as more traditional viewpoints

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Offers a balance between orthodox and critical perspectives, covering both traditional and emerging viewpoints in the field (Inc. realism, liberalism, Marxism, feminism, post-colonialism)
Well-integrated pedagogy including the unique TOOLkit approach which helps students to Think, Observe, Organise, Link and Share their ideas
Accessible and engaging writing style, with comprehensive definitions and repetition of key themes for continuity between chapters
A focus on major actors and issues rather than organising the book around a central theme or theories/isms
Contemporary case studies and current debates that take into account the evolving field of international politics

Author Bio

Megan Dee is Lecturer in International Politics at the University of Stirling, UK.