International relations the key concepts

• Main Authors: Griffiths, Martin 1961- (Author), O'Callaghan, Terry 1956- (Author), Roach, Steven C. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London Routledge 2008
• Edition: 2nd edition
• Series: Routledge key guides
• Subjects: International relations > Encyclopedias; World politics > Encyclopedias
• Online Access: Click Here to View Status and Holdings.
• Item Description: Previous ed.: 2002
• Physical Description: xvi, 407 pages 22 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780415774376 (pbk.); 0415774373 (pbk.); 0415774365 (hbk.); 9780415774369 (hbk.)

Featuring over twenty new entries, International Relations: The Key Concepts, now in its second edition, is the essential guide for anyone interested in international affairs. Comprehensive and up-to-date, it introduces the most important themes in international relations in the post 9/11 era. Key areas cover international criminal law, human rights, the developing world (the Arab League, African Union), globalization and strategic studies. New entries include: the English School the Digital Divide the War on Terror the Bush Doctrine the International Criminal Court legitimacy global warming unilateralism the Organization of Petroleum-Exporting Countries (OPEC). Featuring suggestions for further reading as well as a unique guide to web sites on international relations, this accessible guide is an invaluable aid to an understanding of this expanding field and is ideal for the student and non-specialist alike.