Join Amazon Prime and get unlimited Free One-Day Delivery. Already a member? Sign in.

 

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
   
More Buying Choices
41 used & new from £2.96

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
International Relations: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
 
 

International Relations: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) (Paperback)

by Paul Wilkinson (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
RRP: £7.99
Price: £5.99 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save: £2.00 (25%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.

Want guaranteed delivery by Tuesday, July 14? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details
30 new from £2.96 11 used from £2.99

Frequently Bought Together

International Relations: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) + Politics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) + Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Price For All Three: £17.97

Show availability and shipping details


Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Politics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Politics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

by Kenneth Minogue
4.5 out of 5 stars (2)  £5.99
Economics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Economics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

by Partha Dasgupta
2.3 out of 5 stars (3)  £5.59
Globalization: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Globalization: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

by Manfred Steger
3.8 out of 5 stars (4)  £5.99
Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

by David Miller
4.4 out of 5 stars (5)  £5.99
The European Union: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

The European Union: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

by John Pinder
3.0 out of 5 stars (4)  £5.99
Explore similar items

Product details


Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

  (What is this?)
International Relations
   www.kent.ac.uk/brussels    Study IR in the "Capital of Europe" Eight new scholarships available! 
  
 

Product Description

Product Description
Of undoubtable relevance today, in a post-9-11 world of growing political tension and unease, this Very Short Introduction covers the topics essential to an understanding of modern international relations. Paul Wilkinson explains the theories and the practice that underlie the subject, and investigates issues ranging from foreign policy, arms control, and terrorism, to the environment and world poverty. He examines the role of organizations such as the United Nations and the European Union, as well as the influence of ethnic and religious movements and terrorist groups which also play a role in shaping the way states and governments interact. This up-to-date book is required reading for those seeking a new perspective to help untangle and decipher international events.

About the Author
Paul Wilkinson is Professor of International Relations and Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence at the University of St Andrews. Prior to his appointment at St Andrews in 1989 he was Professor of International Relations, University of Aberdeen 1979-1989.

He is co-editor of the academic journal Terrorism and Political Violence, and is currently director of a research project on the domestic management of terrorist attacks in the UK. He served as Adviser to UK Governments's Inquiry into Legislation Against Terrorism. He has published widely on International Relations and terrorism, his latest publication being Addressing The New International Terrorism; , a report to the Trilateral Commission, (May 2003, co-authored
with Nye and Satoh).


Inside This Book (Learn More)
Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index
Search inside this book:

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
Check a corresponding box or enter your own tags in the field below
very short introductions
very short introduction
paul wilkinson
international relations

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?


 

Customer Reviews

2 Reviews
5 star:
 (2)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
5.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 22 Jan 2009
By K. Finley (St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
As someone who is planning to read Politics and International Relations at university from September, I wanted a book that would give me a basic grounding and highlight the main issues surrounding the subject. This book does this excellently, providing an illuminating insight into the United Nations, the EU, terrorism, democracy, dictatorship and liberalism (amongst other things) as well as an overview of the basic theories of International Relations. For those people who are looking to study the subject, as well as those who just have an interest in the wider world around them, this book is an accessible, intriguing and jargon-free read that I would thoroughly recommend.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!, 19 May 2009
What a fantastic book, really informative and interesting. Not too long but it's a fantastic introduction to International Relations, specially if you're taking it as a degree course. I'm not but it did better my understanding of World affairs and I enjoyed it at the same time.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums


Listmania!


Look for similar items by category


Feedback


The Body Shop

The Body Shop - Vitamin C Skin Boost
Protect and boost your glow with The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Boost.

Shop The Body Shop

 

Let Olay Amaze You

Olay Total Effects Day Moisturiser SPF15 50ml
Amazon.co.uk sells all your favourite ranges from Olay, including Regenerist and Total Effects.

Discover Olay at Amazon.co.uk

 

Boys Smell

Lynx Africa Body Spray and After Shave Gift set
But we make sure they smell good...

Discover male grooming at Amazon.co.uk

 

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

Learn more about Gift Certificates

 
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.

Continue Shopping: Top Sellers
The Girl Who Played with Fire
Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Host
The Host by Stephenie Meyer

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates