The State and International Relations
- 266 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
This book, first published in 2000, provides an overview of theories of the state found in International Relations.
Esta serie de libros de texto ofrece estudios autorizados de temas centrales en relaciones internacionales. Diseñada para estudiantes universitarios avanzados y de posgrado, proporciona una cobertura concisa, accesible y completa. Cada volumen profundiza en los aspectos teóricos y empíricos principales de su materia, explorando sus conexiones con debates más amplios dentro del campo. Los libros se enriquecen además con guías de lectura y preguntas de discusión por capítulos para los estudiantes.
This book, first published in 2000, provides an overview of theories of the state found in International Relations.
Preface; Acknowledgements; List of commonly used abbreviations; 1. Introduction: the environment and international relations; 2. Global environmental problems; 3. Actors in global environmental politics; 4. State- led global environmental governance; 5. The impacts and effectiveness of global environmental governance; 6. Global economic governance and the environment; 7. Non-state global environmental governance; 8. The global politics of market mechanisms; 9. Conclusions: the environment and international relations in the twenty-first century; References; Index.
Part I. The Foundations: 1. Introduction: human rights in international relations; 2. Establishing human rights standards; Part II. Implementing Human Rights Standards: 3. Global application of human rights norms; 4. Transitional justice; 5. Regional application of human rights norms; 6. Human rights and foreign policy in comparative perspective; 7. Non-governmental organizations and human rights; 8. Transnational corporations and human rights; 9. The communications media and human rights: traditional and social domains; Part III. Conclusion: 10. The politics of liberalism in a realist world.
Security studies are explored as a distinct area within international relations theory, offering a comprehensive overview of the field. The book delves into key concepts, frameworks, and debates that shape security studies, making it a valuable resource for understanding contemporary issues in international security. It aims to enhance readers' grasp of the complexities and dynamics involved in global security challenges.
This fully updated and revised edition explores the evolution, nature and function of international law in world politics.