Foreign Policy Theories, Actors, Cases

Theories, Actors, Cases

By: Steve Smith, Amelia Hadfield, Tim Dunne, Nicholas Kitchen

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Paperback | 8 August 2024 | Edition Number 4

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600 Pages

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24.6 x 19.0 x 2.8

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This ground-breaking text provides the ideal introduction to the ever-changing field of foreign policy. With a unique combination of theories, actors and cases in a single volume, the expert contributors provide students with a valuable and accessible introduction to what foreign policy is and how it is conducted.

With an emphasis throughout on grounding theory in empirical examples, the textbook features a section dedicated to relevant and topical case studies where foreign policy analysis approaches and theories are applied.
The expert team of contributors clearly conveys the connection between international relations theory, political science, and the development of foreign policy analysis, emphasizing the key debates in the academic community.

New to this edition
- New chapters on postcolonialism and gender support the growing inclusion of these topics in foreign policy teaching.
- Foreign policy case study chapters in part three are fully revised with more systematic focus on Asia, and major revisions to the chapters on China, India, and Brazil to reflect contemporary discourse.
- New chapter on aid diplomacy.
- Available to all users of the e-book and Politics Trove, online resources have been fully updated and new multiple-choice questions for students added.

Digital formats and resources
The fourth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.
- The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
- Additional online resources include self-test questions for students, PowerPoint slides for lecturers, and a timeline updated to show the latest key foreign policy events.

Industry Reviews

This is a great textbook which offers students a very helpful balance of theory and case studies. The inclusion of postcolonial analysis is very welcome. * Dr Laura Cashman, Canterbury Christ Church University *
This is a comprehensive and timely text, exciting in its scope. It moves beyond traditional issues of foreign policy to engage a wide range of diverse topics. The updated edition has deftly kept pace with recent world events and key developments in the study of foreign policy. * Dr Rubrick Biegon, University of Kent *

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