Overview
Understanding the theories that underpin international political economy (IPE), and their practical applications, is crucial to the study of international relations, politics, development and economics. International Political Economy in the 21st Century offers students an engaging and coherent foundation to the subject. It considers traditional and alternative approaches to IPE, and in doing so elucidates key concepts, assumptions and the intellectual and historical context in which they arose and developed. At all times, it makes clear their relevance to issues from trade, finance and government, to environment, technology, health, labour, security, migration, development and culture. The book encourages independent reflection and critical thinking through a range of in-text guiding features. In addition, each chapter presents theoretical analysis alongside contemporary issues, helping the reader to relate to the real world of IPE and to better understand how theory helps inform interpretation of it. This third edition has been comprehensively updated to include: Key coverage of the build-up to and the post-COP26 era; causes and consequences of recent energy crises, and governmental and non-governmental responses to these crises; cryptocurrencies within finance; and the role of ‘big data’ companies. Fully updated data, reflective questions, recommended readings, concept and example boxes, and illustrations. A new chapter on climate change; and a new chapter on energy and energy security. Online material. This comprehensive and accessible introductory textbook will be key reading for undergraduate students of international political economy.
Full Product Details
Author: Roy Smith (Nottingham Trent University, UK) ,
Imad El-Anis (Nottingham Trent University, UK) ,
Christopher Farrands (Nottingham Trent University, UK)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
Edition: 3rd edition
Weight: 0.930kg
ISBN: 9781032323855
ISBN 10: 103232385
Pages: 476
Publication Date: 26 June 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
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Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Roy Smith is Senior Lecturer in the Nottingham Business School at Nottingham Trent University, UK. Imad El-Anis is Associate Professor in International Relations and Director of the Centre for Policy, Citizenship and Society at Nottingham Trent University, UK. Christopher Farrands was formerly the head of the International Relations group at Nottingham Trent University, UK; now retired, he continues to research and publish and to undertake some graduate teaching there.
