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Introduction to Global Politics, Seventh Edition, provides a current, engaging, and non-U.S. perspective on global politics. It shows students how to analyze global political events using theoretical approaches--both mainstream and alternative--and emphasizes non-state actors more than any other global politics text. The book offers a robust ancillary resource program, including interactive media activities designed to reinforce key concepts by simulating real-world situations, making Introduction to Global Politics, Seventh Edition, the perfect text to engage your students.The text is now available as a 2025 digital-only update that incorporates essential new content reflecting the current state of the field. Oxford University Press understands the need for current coverage in Political Science courses and strives to provide instructors and students with the most up-to-date information shaping their course of study.

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Author:   Steven Lamy ,  John Masker
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Edition:   7th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.832kg
ISBN:  

9780197644546

ISBN 10:   0197644546
Pages:   544
Publication Date:   26 January 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

About the Authors Maps of the World Preface PART I:FOUNDATIONS OF GLOBAL POLITICS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL POLITICS: John Baylis, Anthony McGrew, Steve Smith, Steven L. Lamy, and John Masker Introduction International Relations and Global Politics Global Actors Global Issues Theories of Global Politics What Are Theories? Theoretical Traditions in International Relations The Rise of Realism Rival Theories Research Approaches: Historical, Social Scientific, and Constructivist The Historical Approach The Social Scientific Approach: Levels of Analysis The Constructivist Approach Dimensions of Globalization Conclusion WHAT'S TRENDING? The End of Peace? THINKING ABOUT GLOBAL POLITICS Understanding and Resolving International Conflicts CHAPTER 2 THE EVOLUTION OF GLOBAL POLITICS: David Armstrong, Michael Cox, Len Schoot, Steven L. Lamy, and John Masker Introduction The Significance of the Peace of Westphalia Revolutionary Wars World Wars: Modern and Total Legacies and Consequences of European Colonialism Col War Onset of the Cold War Conflict, Confrontration, and Compromise The Rise and Fall of Detente From Detente to a Second Cold War From the End of the Cold War to the War on Terrorism Globalization: Challenging the International Order? From Superpower to Hyperpower: US Primacy Europe in the New World System Russia: From Yeltsin to Putin East Asia: Primed from Rivalry? Latin America: Becoming Global Players The War on Terrorism: From 9/11 to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria Conclusion FEATURES THEORY IN PRACTICE Percenption, Continuity, and Change After January 20, 2009 CASE STUDY The Forgotten Genocides: German Colonialism After the Berlin Conference WHAT'S TRENDING? The End of Peace? THINKING ABOUT GLOBAL POLITICS Understanding and Resolving International Conflicts CHAPTER 3 REALISM, LIBERALISM, AND CRITICAL THEORIES: Tim Dunne, Brian C. Schmidt, Stephen Hobden, Richard Wyn Jones, Steve Smith, Steven L. Lamy, and John Masker Introduction What Is Realism? The Essential Realism Statism Survival Self-Help One Realism or Many? Classical Realism Structural Realism, or Neorealism Contemporary Realist Challenges to Structural Realism What Theory Tells Us About Policy What Is Liberalism? Defining Liberalism The Essential Liberalism Neoliberalism Liberalism in Practice What Theory Tells Us About Policy Critical Theories The Essential Marxism Third World Socialists Feminist Theory What Theory Tells Us About Policy Constructivism Conclusion FEATURES CASE STUDY The Power of Ideas: Politics and Neoliberalism THEORY IN PRACTICE What Makes a Theory

Reviews

“The authors approach international politics from a global perspective, with an emphasis on actors. I am particularly heartened by the fact that the authors have included paradigms that are often overlooked, such as feminism, in the text. The writing is excellent, lucid, and engaging. The organization of the chapters is excellent. I would certainly recommend this text to others as an excellent introductory text that has wide coverage and is very accessible.” -Marcus Holmes, College of William and Mary “Introduction to Global Politics is accessible for all students. The pace is active, but not overwhelming, so it keeps the interest of more advanced learners without losing those who are just being introduced to the topics. I will definitely continue to use it for my courses, and I recommend it to colleagues as an excellent framework for discussing global politics.” -Bill Bannister, University of Colorado “I appreciate the book's attempt to set a global and historical context for most of the concepts. Introduction to Global Politics uses plain, accessible language and keeps chapters focused while still canvassing the topics.” -Jacob Shively, University of West Florida

Author Information

Steven L. Lamy is Professor Emeritus of International Relations, Environmental Studies, and Spatial Sciences in the School of International Relations at the University of Southern California. John S. Masker is Associate Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Temple University. John Baylis is Emeritus Professor at Swansea University. Sir Steve Smith is Vice Chancellor and Professor of International Relations at the University of Exeter. Patricia Owens is Professor of International Relations and Fellow of Somerville College at the University of Oxford.

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