An Introduction to International Relations
Textbook Educational Political Science International Relations Diplomacy Global Politics Geopolitics
An Introduction to International Relations (3rd edition, 2019, Cambridge University Press) is the gateway textbook that lecturers assign when they want students to fall in love with the field. Devetak, George and Percy bring together a who’s-who of contemporary scholars to unpack everything from realism and liberalism to feminism, post-colonialism and green theory, all in refreshingly jargon-free prose. The 620-page paperback is visually inviting—full-colour maps, data-rich infographics, annotated further-reading lists and “Key Thinker” boxes—so complex ideas stick the first time around. Updated through 2018, it includes Brexit, Trump-era trade wars, the Paris climate accords and China’s Belt-and-Road, giving students the analytical tools to explain today’s headlines rather than yesterday’s history.
What makes this copy especially attractive is its condition: clean, unmarked pages, no dog-eared corners, and a tight, square binding that will survive multiple semesters of intensive highlighting. Light shelf scuffing on the covers keeps the price student-friendly while still presenting a near-new reference that resells well when the course ends. At 1.25 kg it feels substantial, yet the 255 × 192 mm format slips into a backpack more easily than comparable hardbacks.
Owners keep the book long after finals because each chapter ends with “Taking It Further” guides that point to journal articles, podcasts and datasets for independent research. Whether you are an undergraduate building your first IR essay, a postgraduate prepping for comprehensive exams, or a policy analyst who needs a quick refresher on constructivist approaches to humanitarian intervention, this single volume replaces a shelf of specialized texts. Grab this gently used 3rd edition now—demand is high and tutorial-ready copies disappear fast once semester booklists drop.
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