ESSENTIALS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

6th edition ofthis brief, teachable and very successful introduction to the core concepts and theories of international relations.

The text that instructors trust has been updated and redesigned for today‘s classroom. Contemporary topics in international relations are thoroughly covered, and a new color design and new features get students engaged and thinking critically. Karen A. Mingst is Lockwood Chair Professor at the Patterson School Diplomacy and International Commerce at the University ofKentucky. She holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Wisconsin. A specialist in international organization, international law, and international development, Professor Mingst has conducted research in Western Europe, West Africa, and the former Yugoslavia. She is the author or editor of seven books and numerous academic articles. She has frequently taught the introductory international relations course. In addition, she has traveled and lectured extensively at universities around the globe. Ivan M. Arreguin-Toft is Assistant Professor of International Relations at Boston University, where he teaches introductory international relations, among other courses. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Chicago. Professor Arreguin Toft is a specialist in security studies and, specifically, asymmetric conflict, He is the recipient of fellowships at the Peace Research Institute and the Norwegian Institute for Defense Studies.