International Relations: The Key Concepts

Abstract

Featuring over twenty new entries, lntem0Uo11al 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.