Introduction to Global Politics Brief

Offering a truly global approach to international relations, Introduction to Global Politics, Brief Third Edition brings together an expert team of international scholars to provide students with a current, engaging, and non-U.S. perspective on global politics. A more concise version of Lamy et al.'s Introduction to Global Politics, this brief edition condenses the longer volume's coverage from fourteen to ten chapters, making the content more manageable, and offers a strong
pedagogical program.

Introduction to Global Politics, Brief Third Edition, includes extensive treatment of globalization throughout; integrates non-U.S. perspectives from more than twenty global scholars; and emphasizes non-state actors more than other textbooks. Pedagogical features and critical-thinking questions take the global approach one step further by encouraging students to develop their own informed worldview.

A primer on theory in a single chapter (Chapter 3) succinctly introduces students to the predominant theoretical approaches in international relations.

" boxes demonstrate how theories in global politics relate to the real world by asking students to examine various scenarios using different theoretical lenses. Each box ends with discussion questions that prompt students to apply what they've learned.

" boxes use real-world events to show theories and concepts in action, helping students make policy decisions or other type of recommendation. Each feature ends with thought-provoking discussion questions.

" questions in the margins encourage students to think critically about issues, provide ideas for term paper topics, and help students to develop their own, more informed worldview using the theories discussed in the book.

" boxes at the end of every chapter give students the opportunity to develop their critical-thinking skills and apply their knowledge to in-depth activities dealing with real-world political issues.

Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter, which flow from the broader Learning Goals developed by Steve Lamy for the American Political Science Association.

New Case Studies offer in-depth analysis of topics such as drone warfare and cyberterrorism.

Short " pieces at the end of each chapter highlight opportunities to get involved with organizations and individuals working for positive change in the world.

Chapter 5 offers expanded coverage of nonstate actors, including NGOs, transnational social movements, corporations, celebrity diplomacy, think tanks, and foundations.

Brief tables at the end of selected Case Studies present levels of analysis.

Figures, tables, and maps have been updated, replaced, or added, reflecting the most recent data.

We have significantly updated our photo program, replacing around half of the photos in the text to coincide with textual updates and keep pace with current events.