International Relations (A Beginners Gu

Today | more than ever | we live in a global world. Whether it’s war | economics | politics | or law | our lives are influenced by a complex web of cross-border transactions. Dr Charles Jones ably provides the building blocks to understand these interactions | outlining the competing theories that attempt to explain them. Arguing that the strength of International Relations lies in its contradictions – it’s not a single discipline but a fascinating mess of history | politics | economics | sociology | law | anthropology | and cultural studies – he provides a lively discussion of the limitations of the field | but also why it is so essential. Covering conflict | history | and theory | and with a major focus on the global economy | this is the perfect primer for aspiring students of International Relations | workers in an international context | and citizens across the globe.