Includes index. Carlsnaes, W., Risse, T., & Simmons, B. A. (Eds.). (2008). Handbook of international relations. Los Angeles: SAGE.

Part 1: Historical, philosophical and theoretical issues in international relations -- On the history and historiography of international relations -- Philosophy of social science and international relations -- Rationalism v. constructivism: a skeptical view -- Rational choice and international relations -- Constructivism and international relations -- Linking theory to evidence in international relations -- Norms and ethics in international relations -- Part 2: Concepts and context in international relations -- State, sovereignty and territory -- Power and international relations -- International organizations and institutions -- Diplomacy, bargaining and negotiation -- From independence to globalization -- Transnational actors and world politics -- Feminist perspectives on international relations -- Psychological explanations of international conflict -- Domestic politics and international relations -- Part 3: Substantive issues in international relations -- Foreign policy -- War and peace -- Security cooperation -- Peace-making and conflict resolution -- Nationalism and ethnicity -- International finance -- International trade -- International development -- Comparative regional integration -- International environment -- International human rights -- International law, international relations and compliance