Elgar Encyclopedia of International Relations

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Elgar Encyclopedia of International Relations

9781035312276 Edward Elgar Publishing
Edited by Beate Jahn, Professor of International Relations, Department of International Relations, University of Sussex, UK and Sebastian Schindler, Assistant Professor, Geschwister Scholl Institute of Political Science, Ludwig Maximillian University of Munich, Germany
Publication Date: March 2025 ISBN: 978 1 03531 227 6 Extent: c 480 pp
This Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive account of the theoretical and practical development of international relations. Experts in the field examine the intellectual and political relevance of core concepts, from liberalism and constructivism to war and conspiracy.

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This Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive account of the theoretical and practical development of international relations. Experts in the field examine the intellectual and political relevance of core concepts, from liberalism and constructivism to war and conspiracy.

Each entry explores the meaning and historical role of a key concept within international relations, outlining the debates that shape the field. The Encyclopedia demonstrates the wide-ranging, diverse and interdisciplinary nature of international relations, highlighting both the foundations of the field and the cutting-edge ideas shaping it today. It serves as an excellent entry point for further research, with a mix of brief summative entries providing a concise introduction to the topic alongside longer entries covering the most complex concepts in the field.

Key Features:
● 179 accessible entries
● Suggests further reading for each concept
● Provides a carefully selected list of entries, reflecting the development and present nature of the field
● Covers important topics including arms, diplomacy, international organisations, security, and sovereignty

The Elgar Encyclopedia of International Relations is an indispensable resource for students and scholars of international politics, economics and law. It is also a valuable read for international policy professionals seeking insight into the dynamics of the field.
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