International Relations, 2nd edition--------------------------------------------------The Second Edition of this comprehensive and well-organized book continuesto dwell on the multidimensional aspects of international relations,taking into account the present undergraduate and postgraduate curriculaof different universities. Divided into 19 chapters, the book givesa panoramic view of international relations and highlights, in theprocess, the Third World problems and their role in international politicsand national liberation movements. Dr. Peu Ghosh, with her expertisein the subject and rich experience, gives a masterly analysis of thetheory and practice of International Relations (IR) in the text. Thebook begins with a detailed discussion on the evolution, nature andscope of international relations, different approaches to IR, stateand non-state actors, national power, balance of power, and foreignpolicy. It then goes on to give a comprehensive coverage of such topicsas the major world events after World War II and their impact on internationalrelations and on international organizations such as the UN and itsprincipal organs, regional organizations like OAU, the SAARC and ASEAN.The book concludes with a discussion on international law, internationalmorality, Indian foreign policy, and environment and IR. What is Newto This Edition: Provides a new chapter on Environment and IR. Includesnew sections on feminism and international relations, cyber terrorismand narco-terrorism. Analyses the current Indian Foreign Policy. Intendedprimarily as a textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate studentsof Political Science and of International Relations, and undergraduatestudents of History, this book should also be of great value to aspirantsof Civil Services examinations, and all those interested in the studyof international relations.--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: PEU GHOSH, PhD, is Assistant Professor, Departmentof Political Science, Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata. She has workedon refugee related issues with the Centre for Refugee Studies, Departmentof International Relations, Jadavpur University, the United NationsHigh Commissioner for Refugees and the International Committee of theRed Cross, New Delhi.