The Globalization of World Politics by John Baylis

The Globalization of World Politics

An Introduction to International Relations

John Baylis, Steve Smith, Patricia Owens

Oxford University Press · Print & ebook · January 15, 2020

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Who it’s for
Explore key theories and global issues in international relations, with updated coverage of decolonization.
Genres
International Relations, Globalization, Political History & Ideas
Published
Oxford University Press, January 15, 2020

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About this book

The Globalization of World Politics, the bestselling introduction to international relations, offers the most comprehensive coverage of the key theories and global issues in world politics. The eighth edition engages with contemporary global challenges, featuring a brand new chapter on Refugees and Forced Migration and updated coverage of decolonization to ensure the book continues to cover those topics that will define the key issues in IR into the future.

World Politics, Explained

Explore key theories and global issues in international relations, with updated coverage of decolonization.

Come here for

  • A broad introduction to international relations and the theories shaping world politics
  • Contemporary global challenges, including refugees and forced migration

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  • Comprehensive coverage across the field’s central theories and issues
  • An eighth edition with a new chapter on refugees and forced migration

Where it sits

International Relations91%
Globalization75%
Political History & Ideas24%

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Publisher categories

  • Politics & Government
Authors
John Baylis, Steve Smith, Patricia Owens
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Published
January 15, 2020
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Politics & Government