Issues in International Relations

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Trevor C. Salmon
Psychology Press, 2000 - Medical - 319 pages
Issues In International Relations is a clear and simple, but stimulating, introduction to some of the many key conceptual issues and contemporary global problems of today. Written by experienced teachers in a jargon-free way, it assumes no prior knowledge of the subject, and allows students approaching International Relations for the first time to gain confidence in what is an often complicated and confusing discipline. Introduces key conceptual issues, including sovereignty and globalisation Considers contemporary global problems such as: security, the causes of war; military intervention; resources; and international organisations Reviews developments in area of particular contemporary interest such as: Russia and the 'Near Abroad'; the Middle East; and Europe Provides students with boxed 'revision-style' notes throughout the text and a guide to further reading at the end of each chapter. Professor Alan James Emeritus Professor of International Relations, University of Keele; Dr Roland Axtmann Lecturer in Politics, Department of Politics and International Relations, Unive.

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Contents

globalisation and
25
The contemporary nature of security
55
Security the further boundaries
61
Security conflicts interoperability and other internal conflicts
67
Security and the new millennium
74
a foundation for a future study
76
Military intervention and international
100
Resource issues
132
arena of competition and conflict
189
Russia and the Near Abroad
222
Europe and European integration
249
Reflections on the study of International Relations
289
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From international organisation to international
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Trevor C. Salmon is Professor of International Relations at the University of Aberdeen and the Director of Teaching and Learning in the College of Arts and Social Sciences. Mark P. Imber is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of St Andrews, UK.

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