Global Bearings: An Introduction to the Politics of International Order

An introduction to the narratives, theories, and issues of international relations. This textbook is designed for first-year students or non-majors in political science or international relations. The book contains three major sections: history, theories, and issues. History moves from the Fall of the Roman Empire through the end of the Cold War. Theory covers Realism, Liberalism, Marxism, Feminism, Social Constructivism, and Post-Colonialism. The issues section includes chapters on Nationalism, War, IPE, Religion, Law, Democracy, and Global Social Justice.