The Globalization of World Politics, Fifth Edition, is a comprehensive introduction to international relations that provides a coherent, accessible, and lively account of the globalization of world politics. Now in its fifth edition, it has been fully revised and updated in light of recent developments in world politics, with new chapters on post colonialism and post structuralism. The fifth edition also increases its emphasis on the global financial crisis, forced migration, diplomacy, and religion.A comprehensive introduction to international relations, this internationally successful title is ideally suited to students coming to the subject for the first time. FEATURES* Presents contributions from an impressive line-up of international experts, each of whom provides accessible but stimulating insights into history, theory, structures and processes, and other key issues in the field* Offers a visually appealing full-color interior* Provides a strong pedagogical program, which includes numerous boxes, figures, tables, maps, questions, lively examples, and case studies* Enhanced by a comprehensive Companion Website featuring resources for both instructors--including a Test bank, question bank, PowerPoint-based lecture slides, and figures and tables from the book--and students (multiple-choice questions, relevant weblinks, a news feed, video podcasts from the contributors, and a revision guide)NEW TO THIS EDITION* Includes two brand-new chapters on post structuralism and post colonialism* Updates all chapters in light of the latest global events including the 2008 financial crisis, forced migration, diplomacy, and religion* Adds three new contributors--international scholars Matthew Watson, Tony Evans, and Jack Donnelly* Updates the Companion Website, adding additional case studies for lecturers and an interactive library of links to journal articles, blogs, and video clips

Brief contents Part One The historical context Part Two Theories of world politics Part Three Structures and processes Part Four International issues Part Five Globalization in the future Detailed contents Part One The historical context Part Two Theories of world politics Part Three Structures and processes Part Four International issues Part Five Globalization in the future List of figures List of boxes and case studies