Valentine M. Moghadam (20 January 2005). Globalizing Women: Transnational Feminist Networks. JHU Press. p. 35. ISBN 978-0-8018-8024-7. Like globalization itself, political globalization has several dimensions and lends itself to a number of interpretations. It has been discussed in the context of new emancipatory possibilities, as well as in the context of loss of autonomy and fragmentation of the social world. [6] Political globalization can be seen in changes such as democratization of the world, creation of the global civil society, [11] and moving beyond the centrality of the nation-state, particularly as the sole actor in the field of politics. [4] [12] Some of the questions central to the discussion of the political globalization are related to the future of the nation-state, whether its importance is diminishing and what are the causes for those changes; and understanding the emergence of the concept of global governance. [13] The creation and existence of the United Nations has been called one of the classic examples of political globalization. [12] Political actions by non-governmental organizations and social movements, concerned about various topics such as environmental protection, is another example. [12] Its unparalleled breadth and clarity make it the perfect introductory text for all undergraduate students of International Relations and Global Politics.

The Globalization of World Politics, the bestselling introduction to international relations, offers the most comprehensive coverage of the key theories and global issues in world politics. Today’s world politics is complex, contested and changing fast. Sovereign states, big data, international institutions, world leaders, large companies, and citizens all have vested interests in the most momentous issues facing us. Whether it’s economic crisis, global health, nuclear deterrence or war, this text is the ideal guide to understanding the most critical issues of today, and the competing ways to interpret them. a b c Annabelle Mooney; Betsy Evans (12 March 2007). Globalization: The Key Concepts. Routledge. p.194. ISBN 978-1-134-20472-4. IR theory in practice case studies encourage students to apply theories to current and evolving global eventsInternational relations simulations encourage students to develop negotiation and problem solving skills by engaging with topical events and processes

Uses a wide-range of case studies that span cultures and geographies, including contemporary issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the geopolitics of Artic climate change, and the Russia-Ukraine war, clearly demonstrating to readers the link between theory and practice Integrated learning features, including case studies and questions, an interactive timeline, author tutorial videos, opposing opinions feature, and end of chapter questions, are all carefully developed to help students achieve a firm foundation in the study of international relations Introduction: From international politics to world politics Patricia Owens · John Baylis · Steve Smith Question bank - a bank of short answer and essay questions to promote students' critical reflection on core issues and themes within each chapterTailored pedagogical features help readers to evaluate key IR debates and apply theory and concepts to real world events. A fully updated Opposing Opinions feature facilitates critical and reflective debate on contemporary policy challenges, from decolonising universities to debates over migration and the state. The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations is an introduction to international relations (IR) and offers comprehensive coverage of key theories and global issues.Edited by John Baylis, Patricia Owens, and Steve Smith. [1] It has eight editions, [2] first published in 1997, in this book leading scholars in the field introduce readers to the history, theory, structures, and key issues in IR, providing students with an ideal introduction and a constant guide throughout their studies. [3] About the Author [ edit ]