An Introduction to International Relations is a comprehensive introduction to the history, theories, developments and debates that shape the dynamic discipline of international relations and contemporary world politics. Bringing together an expert author team comprising leading academics from Australia and around the world, it allows readers to explore the discipline from both Australian and global perspectives. Known for its clear, easy-to-read style and relevant, real-world examples, the text has been fully updated and revised to reflect current research and the changing global political climate. This edition features extensive new material on: international history from World War I to World War II; international law; the globalisation of international society; and terrorism. A companion website for instructors offers additional case studies, critical thinking questions and links to relevant video and web materials that bring international relations theory to life.

国际关系导论》全面介绍了形成国际关系和当代世界政治这门动态学科的历史、理论、发展和辩论。本书汇集了由澳大利亚和世界各地顶尖学者组成的专家作者团队，使读者能够从澳大利亚和全球的角度来探索这门学科。该书以其清晰、易读的风格和相关的现实世界的例子而闻名，该文本已全面更新和修订，以反映当前的研究和不断变化的全球政治气候。本版在以下方面提供了大量新材料：从第一次世界大战到第二次世界大战的国际历史；国际法；国际社会的全球化；以及恐怖主义。教员的配套网站提供了额外的案例研究、批判性思维问题以及相关视频和网络材料的链接，使国际关系理论变得更加生动。