International Relations Theory

A beginner guide that takes you from how the international system was formed to the global issues of today: security, trade, human rights, climate and more. Short chapters written for readers starting from zero.

Stephen McGlinchey

A broad introduction to global politics: the state and sovereignty, global governance, power, development, human rights and the environment. Ideal for students preparing politics and international relations exams.

Kevin Bloor

A survey of how states and empires dealt with each other across East Asia, the Muslim world, India, Africa and the Americas before European models spread worldwide. Each regional chapter covers political structures, trade and diplomacy.

Erik Ringmar