Historical Dictionary of International Relations: : Historical Dictionaries of International Organizations Peter Lamb Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Historical Dictionary of International Relations

Description

The Historical Dictionary of International Relations is a general guide to the theory and practice of the relations between states, and between states and other actors on the world stage. It introduces readers to the real world operations of international relations, and is thus concerned with the actual relations between states, organizations, groups and people. It also offers introductory information about the various theories, old and new, that help explain these relations, why they happen and the possible alternatives that might be available now or in the future. Moreover, some of the key thinkers of these theories are discussed.

The Historical Dictionary of International Relations contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 200 cross-referenced entries on real world operations of international relations, the actual relations between states, organizations, groups and people.. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about International Relations.

Editor’s Foreword
Preface
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Chronology
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Bibliography
About the Authors

Product details

Published	Mar 21 2017
Format	Hardback
Edition	1st
Extent	410
ISBN	9781538101681
Imprint	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Dimensions	240 x 158 mm
Series	Historical Dictionaries of International Organizations
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

Author

Peter Lamb

Author

Fiona Robertson-Snape

Complementing other titles in the well-regarded ‘Historical Dictionaries of International Organizations’ series, this latest addition provides a serviceable, albeit inevitably incomplete, reference resource. The work follows the typical series format, comprising a chronology, an introduction, and a bibliography rounded out by an estimated 200 alphabetically arranged entries, a highly selective, eclectic mélange of assorted subjects in international relations, ranging from the topical (e.g., several pages on the Afghan wars) to the obscure (e.g., Welsh scholar Alfred Eckhard Zimmern). Of note are the explications of various international relations theories and inclusion of biographies of academic contributors to the field. Written by professor and senior lecturer Lamb and Robertson-Snape (both, Staffordshire Univ., UK), the book has a distinctive British flavor. As a basic companion to (as the authors characterize it) ‘an almost inexhaustible subject,’ eschewing any pretense of comprehensiveness, it fulfills its purpose.... [A]cademic libraries with international relations collections should consider acquiring the book under review, particularly those that have purchased other books in the publisher's ‘Historical Dictionary’ series, as it does fill some gaps.

Summing Up: Recommended. All libraries. All levels.

Choice Reviews
A list of acronyms and abbreviations, chronology, and extensive bibliography are included. Entries consist of biographies of important persons, events, wars, treaties, and related topics. Boldface type within individual essays indicates other entries, and see also references are included at the end of each entry. Recommended for high school and academic libraries.

American Reference Books Annual
The quality of writing is good with complex concepts and ideas clearly explained…. Historical Dictionary of International Relations is an important contribution to Rowman & Littlefield’s family of historical dictionaries and will be a necessary purchase for all libraries where the subject is studied.

Reference Reviews