Book Review: Joachim A Koops, Norrie MacQueen, Thierry Tardy and Paul D Williams (eds), The Oxford Handbook of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
| Author | Patrick A Mello |
| DOI | 10.1177/1478929916676956 |
| Published date | 01 February 2017 |
| Date | 01 February 2017 |
| Subject Matter | Book ReviewsInternational Relations |
Political Studies Review 15 (1)
tent in each chapter while omitting evidence-
created by the ‘Responsibility to Protect’
based non–English language references.
(R2P). A noteworthy strength of the book is the
Even though it suffers from numerous
authors’ excellent effort at stepping outside the
weaknesses, this diminutive volume might still
Eurocentric focus that characterises most intro-
be useful to those looking for a futuristic out-
ductory books.
look in which natural resources and economic
There are only two minor issues with the
globalisation blend together to create a rubric
book. The first is the lack of a discussion in Part
for sustainable climate governance and human
II of regional and international institutions as
development in this new century’s increasingly
actors in international relations. This issue
complex and insecure world.
weakens an otherwise very strong section,
which discusses the nature and role of many
Monir Hossain Moni
other actors, including individuals, govern-
(Asia Pacific Institute for Global Studies
ments, non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
(APIGS), Bangladesh)
and even transnational criminal networks.
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Another minor limitation is the lack of guidance
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for further research into the reader’s topics of
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interest. Providing support for independent
study is essential for introductory books to
satisfy the inquisitiveness of future IR scholars
Encounters with World Affairs: An
who might want to explore further into a spe-
Introduction to International Relations by
cific issue. The authors, however, compensate
Emilian Kavalski (ed.). Farnham: Ashgate, 2015.
for these two minor disadvantages with the pro-
433pp., £25.00 (p/b), ISBN 9781472411167
vision of a wide range of well-researched and
relevant empirical case studies, which will
Emilian...
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