The Globalization of World Politics is the market leading introduction to International Relations, written by an unrivalled line-up of experts in their fields. Spanning history, theory, structures and processes, and international issues, it offers the most comprehensive coverage of IR available and maps closely onto introductory courses, as well as being suitable as a valuable reference for the duration of an IR degree .Carefully edited by respected IR experts, John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens, to ensure an integrated and coherent style throughout the book.Integrated learning features, including case studies and questions, a brand new debating feature and end of chapter questions, are all carefully tailored to the needs of students approaching IR for the first time.Accompanied by a wealth of online resources to support IR lecturers and their students .New to this editionFour brand new chapters including: Feminism, Race, International Organizations, and NGOs. Questions accompanying every case study to encourage students apply theory to real world events.An opposing opinions feature which helps students to critically evaluate an argument.