Mark A. Boyer’s Global Politics: Applying Theory to a Complex World offers undergraduates an integrated, applied, and practical approach to understanding contemporary global affairs. This comprehensive text delves into the intricacies of globalization, finance, economics, technology, and media, addressing the myriad of global issues that transcend national borders. Boyer, alongside co-authors Natalie Hudson and Michael Butler, masterfully weaves historical context into discussions of global challenges and systematically integrates mainstream theoretical approaches within each chapter. This methodology empowers students to critically analyze current events with a rich and meaningful understanding.

The book covers all essential topics typically found in undergraduate International Relations and Global Politics courses. It provides robust coverage of global ecology, gender and race, diverse security challenges extending beyond armed conflict, International Political Economy (IPE) with a focus on the divergent paths of the Global North and South, and the increasing significance of international law, organizations, and global/regional governance. With a familiar organizational structure and emphasis, the authors present a compelling narrative and engaging features designed to captivate students, whether they are already worldly or just beginning their journey of global awareness.

Author: Mark A. Boyer
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: October 15, 2019
ISBN-10: 190655534
ISBN-13: 978-0190655532