Gender and International Relations

The third edition of Jill Steans' popular and highlyrespected text offers a comprehensive and up to date introductionto gender in international relations today. Its nine chapters havebeen fully revised and expanded to cover key issues, developmentsand debates in the field including:* the state and citizenship* gender, sexuality and human rights* conflict, peace and security* narratives and representational practices in internationalpolitics* global political economy* development and gender in global governanceGuiding students competently through complex theoretical andconceptual issues, the book is careful to ground its discussions incontemporary concerns, such as the War on Terror and its legacy,the 'securitisation' of human rights, the Arab Spring,the global financial crisis, contemporary challenges to globalinstitutions, and ethical dilemmas that arise in negotiating genderissues and politics in a culturally diverse world. Each chapterfeatures questions for reflection, seminar activities, furtherreading and web links to highlight key points and providecontemporary illustrations. A glossary of key terms is alsoincluded for easy reference.Gender and International Relations will be essentialreading for students and scholars of gender, internationalrelations, global politics and related courses.