Advanced introduction to international political economy - Benjamin J Cohen

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. (series description).In this unique and original advanced introduction, Professor Benjamin Cohen pinpoints the essential principles of international political economy and illuminates the full array of perspectives to be found across the globe in this rich field of study.Key Features include:
Provides a comprehensive global survey of IPE.
Concise introduction to the field written in an easily accessible, non-technical form. In depth analysis of the most established American and British schools of IPE. Extended discussion of other key national and regional traditions, focusing on the European continent, Latin America, Australia, Canada and China.
Combines a unique sketch of the geography of IPE with insight into how communities fit together. Written in a concise and lively style, the volume serves as an accessible yet thoughtful introduction to international political economy that will be an excellent supplement to leading texts used by advanced students and scholars specializing in international political economy and global political economy.