Books by R. J. Barry Jones

Globalisation and Interdependence in the International Political Economy addresses central developments within the contemporary international system.The notions of interdependence and globalisation that have accompanied the political discourse of ''a new world disorder'' are replete with definitional ambiguities, theoretical difficulties and empirical complexities. Barry Jones offers a critical review and analysis of these concepts, their significance and place within the wider debates of international political economy. He argues that contemporary conditions are complex, with regionalising tendencies cross-cutting those of increasing globalisation, and ''national'' impulses surviving even in the face of powerful ''internationalising'' forces. Future developments, it is concluded, may also be far more uncertain and turbulent than is widely anticipated.Written by a leading authority, this volume is an effective and compelling introduction to the complex study of international political economy.

This collection makes a valuable theoretical and empirical contribution to the study of Political Economy. The book covers a wide range of approaches currently in vogue, coupled with an exploration of areas in commonality, thus rendering it a more effective introduction to Political Economy than many of the purpose written, but highly partial, existing texts. The individual papers, while summarizing the established literature in each field, also contribute much that is new and of considerable value to the further development of the subject.

This innovative, accessible book highlights contemporary andhistorical insights into international relations. By looking corethemes-globalization, international political economy, regionalization, thefragmentation of states, and cooperative problem solving-the authors formulate alikely pattern of future developments in the 21st century. -- .