Politics & International Studies Textbook Catalogue Semester 2 2026 by Woodslane Pty Ltd

Concepts in International Relations

A New Introduction

By Felix Berenskoetter

How can we better understand global issues? And what does it mean to do international relations theory today? Concepts in International Relations oﬀers a fresh and accessible introduction to IR theory through the lens of the key concepts that shape our world - power, security, race, gender, the environment, and more. Unlike traditional textbooks, this book treats concepts not just as tools but as the very foundation of international thinking and practice.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

246 X 189 mm

448 pages

Release Date: November 2025 Paperback

9781529669947

AUD$: 106.00

International Relations

Theories in Action

Understanding Terrorism 8/e Challenges, Perspectives, and Issues

By Hubert Zimmermann, Milena Elsinger

Theoretical perspectives are brought alive as a vital tool to understand concrete historical and contemporary examples. This indispensable text starts by examining key theories spanning constructivism and postcolonialism to realism and liberalism with a real-world perspective which prioritises empirical purchase. From here, chapters take a critical, questioning approach to tackle core problems of international politics – from armed conﬂict and ﬁnancial markets to the climate crisis, global inequality, gender and race.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

246 X 189 mm

368 pages

Release Date: June 2024 Paperback

9781529603019

By Gus Martin

Understanding Terrorism: Challenges, Perspectives, and Issues

oﬀer a multidisciplinary, comprehensive exploration of domestic and international terrorism that helps students develop the knowledge and skills needed to critically assess the expressions and underlying causes of terrorism. Martin explores theory and provides in-depth analysis in an accessible, engaging manner that helps readers develop the knowledge and skills they need to engage meaningfully with this robust course.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

254 X 203 mm

696 pages

Release Date: January 2025 Paperback

9781071919934

AUD$: 369.00

Key Thinkers on Space and Place 3/e

By Mary Gilmartin, Phil Hubbard

Space and place are at the heart of how geographers and sociologists think. With increased coverage of international and female thinkers, as well as those who work against Eurocentric notions of space and place, this book reveals the exciting reorientation of Geography towards new ideas and methods in the last decade. Each entry contextualises its subject within ongoing (inter)disciplinary debates and important political moments, as well as highlighting connections between diﬀerent thinkers

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

242 X 170 mm

94.99

528 pages

Release Date: May 2024 Paperback

9781529732559 AUD$: 114.00

Subcontinental Drift Domestic Politics and India's Foreign Policy

By Rajesh Basrur

Subcontinental Drift explains why India's foreign policy is often characterized by multiple hesitations, delays, and diversions that may ultimately hamper its rise. Basrur analyses the concept of policy drift through the lens of neoclassical realist theory to reveal why this drift occurs so regularly in Indian foreign policy and how it aﬀects India's quest for major power status. Using four cases-the India-US strategic partnership, India-Sri Lanka relations, India's nuclear strategy, and cross border terrorism-Basrur identiﬁes two basic explanations for India's indecision on critical issues.

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY PRESS

229 X 152 mm

264 pages

Release Date: June 2023 Paperback

9781647122850 AUD$: 85.99

Security Studies

An Applied Introduction

Soft Power beyond the Nation

By Norma Rossi, Malte Riemann

Security Studies: An Applied Introduction oﬀers a transformative tool to understand, analyse, and engage with the complexities of security in the modern world. This groundbreaking new text redeﬁnes the landscape of security studies with its PolicyRelevant approach and Empirical Applications, vividly demonstrating the real-world relevance of Security Studies with online videos from leading security practitioners to show how theory informs practice.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

246 X 189 mm

632 pages

Release Date: March 2024 Paperback

9781529774603 AUD$: 117.00

By Sylvia Dummer Scheel, Charlotte Faucher

Soft power strategies were used by diﬀerent nation-states, and by supranational and nonstate actors, that wanted to gain inﬂuence on the international stage. Soft Power Beyond the Nation takes a distinct approach to the study of soft power in history, moving beyond the framework of the nation-state. Soft Power Beyond the Nation enriches the historiographical study of soft power, broadening its temporal and spatial scope and refreshing it with new perspectives on transnationalism, gender, and race. This book will be of interest to scholars and students of history and international relations.

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY PRESS

229 X 152 mm

272 pages

Release Date: November 2024 Paperback 9781647124991 AUD$: 97.99

Cold Rivals

The New Era of US-China Strategic Competition

By Evan S. Medeiros, Evan S. Medeiros

In Cold Rivals, a distinguished group of scholars from the United States and China examine the reasons for this deterioration and its implications for world politics. The book explores not only the historical roots and contemporary foreign policy aspects of this era, but also looks at the economic, military, and technological arenas of US-China strategic competition. In doing so, this volume highlights important diﬀerences in US and Chinese perspectives

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY PRESS

254 X 178 mm

320 pages

Release Date: August 2023 Paperback

9781647123598

AUD$: 70.99

Intercultural Communication (International Student Edition) Globalization and Social Justice

By Kathryn Sorrells

Introducing students to the study of intercultural communication within the broader context of globalization, Kathryn Sorrells explores how history, power and global institutions are central to understanding the relationships and contexts that shape communication between cultures. Based on a framework that promotes critical thinking, reﬂection and action, the text uses a social justice approach to provide the reader with the skills and knowledge needed to create a more equitable world through communication.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

231 X 187 mm

384 pages

Release Date: October 2022 Paperback

9781544328713 AUD$: 316.00

A Geography of Russia and Its Neighbors 2/e

IR, 4/e

(International Student Edition) Seeking Security, Prosperity, and Quality of Life in a Changing World

By Mikhail S. Blinnikov

Written in a lucid, conversational style by a Russian-born international expert, the concise chapters interweave vivid descriptions of urban and rural landscapes, examinations of Soviet and post-Soviet life, deep knowledge of environmental issues, geopolitical insights, engaging anecdotes, and rigorous empirical data. Thematic chapters provide up-to-date coverage of Russia’s physical, political, cultural, and economic geography. Regional chapters focus on the country’s major regions and the other 14 former Soviet republics.

GUILFORD PUBLICATIONS

254 X 178 mm

476 pages

Release Date: June 2021 Paperback

9781462544592 AUD$: 167.00

By James M. Scott, Ralph G.Carter

Why is it so diﬃcult to achieve peace and cooperation in world politics? Do rules and norms matter in the international arena? This text invites students to participate in these debates by providing a clear introduction to not just what happens, but why and how it happens. Thoroughly updated, it provides insights into the changing nature of power in the global system and the greatest challenges to international order, including the populist backlash against globalization, Russian assertiveness, China's growing inﬂuence, COVID-19, and climate change.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

276 X 212 mm

496 pages

Release Date: June 2021 Paperback

9781071841020

AUD$: 369.00

To Catch a Spy The Art of Counterintelligence

By James M. Olson

The United States is losing the counterintelligence war. In To Catch a Spy: The Art of Counterintelligence, James M. Olson, former chief of CIA counterintelligence, oﬀers a wake-up call for the American public and a guide for how our country can do a better job of protecting its national security. Readers will learn about speciﬁc aspects of counterintelligence such as running double-agent operations. The book also analyses twelve case studies to illustrate why people spy against their country and where counterintelligence breaks down or succeeds.

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY PRESS

229 X 152 mm

256 pages

Release Date: October 2021 Paperback

9781647121488

AUD$: 47.99

World Politics

A Critical Introduction to International Relations

By Catherine Goetze

World Politics: A Critical Introduction to International Relations

oﬀers an engaging and accessible exploration of critical theories in international relations. Drawing on a rich array of narratives and perspectives, it provides a systematic introduction to feminist, queer, decolonial, and other critical approaches. Complete with practical examples, case studies, and vignettes, this textbook is an essential resource if you are looking to decolonise, feminise, and integrate a broader range of critical perspectives into your study of International Relations.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

246 X 189 mm

440 pages

Release Date: January 2026 Paperback

9781529625622

AUD$: 111.00

Social Inequality in a Global Age 7/e

After the End of History

Conversations with Francis Fukuyama

By Scott R. Sernau

Social Inequality in a Global Age provides a sociological framework for analysing inequality within the United States in the context of global stratiﬁcation and a rapidly changing world economy. With insightful analysis, and using examples drawn straight from today's headlines, Scott Sernau explores the multiple dimensions of inequality class privilege, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, status and power and how they intersect with each other.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

254 X 177 mm

360 pages

Release Date: December 2023 Paperback

9781071850947 AUD$: 316.00

By Mathilde Fasting, Francis Fukuyama

After the End of History oﬀers a wide-ranging analysis of liberal democracy today. Drawing on Fukuyama’s work on identity, biotechnology, and political order, the book provides essential insight into the rise of authoritarianism and the greatest threats faced by democracy in our present world. Diving into topics like the surprise election of Donald Trump, the destruction of social and political norms, and the rise of China, Fukuyama deftly explains the plight of liberal democracy and explores how we might prevent its further decline.

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY PRESS

229 X 152 mm

Release Date: August 2021

9781647120863

224 pages

Hardback

AUD$: 47.99

Political Geography Approaches, Concepts, Futures

By Rachael Squire, Anna Jackman

This innovative and thought-provoking text will teach you about the diverse and increasingly expansive sub-discipline of geopolitics. Divided into three sections, Political Geography draws on case studies from a diverse range of scales, contexts, and demographics, to introduce you to the key Approaches, concepts, and futures of geopolitics. You will cover an extensive range of key topics in Political Geography, from feminist geopolitics to non-human worlds, and nationalism to peace and resistance.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

242 X 170 mm

256 pages

Release Date: November 2023 Paperback

94.99

Global Political Economy

Problems in a Transforming International Order

By Ralf Juan Leiteritz, Carolina Urrego -Sandoval

Taking first the profound transformations underway in the global political economy, this pathbreaking new text redefines how we understand trade, finance, money and labour. In this new problem-based approach, the core concerns of the global economy are joined by key topics, spanning energy to development, inequalities to illicit economies, reflecting the fluid and dynamic nature of contemporary GPE scholarship. The book also emphasises the need for a truly global perspective, integrating lenses, concepts, voices, and ideas from scholarship all round the world.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

246 X 189 mm

344 pages

Release Date: April 2025 Paperback

9781529600803 AUD$: 106.00

Political Theory

A Global and Comparative Introduction

The Psychology of Attitudes and Attitude Change 4/e

By Leigh Jenco, Paulina Ochoa Espejo

This text is not just an introduction to political theory, it’s a call to broaden the disciplines horizons, making it more globally aware and methodologically diverse. It introduces a novel approach to political theory that expands the scope of the discipline beyond traditional philosophical texts and Eurocentric perspectives. It integrates canonical Western texts with diverse sources of political thought from a range of times and places –spanning the Vedas to the Quaran

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

246 X 189 mm

392 pages

Release Date: March 2025 Paperback

9781529603057

By Gregory R. Maio, Geoﬀrey Haddock

This book explores what attitudes are and how they are shaped, how they inﬂuence behaviour, and the scientiﬁc methods that are used to understand attitudes and how they change. Introducing the fundamental concepts for understanding attitudes, with a balanced consideration of all approaches, it pulls together diverse threads from research across the world. It covers the applications of attitude research in the domains of environmental, political and health psychology and considers the role of new technologies and social media in attitudes and attitude research.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

246 X 189 mm

408 pages

Release Date: November 2025 Paperback

9781529671100

AUD$: 122.00

Political Theory

By Simon Stevens

Political Theory: Why Big Ideas Matter takes a unique disruptive approach by creating conversations between two or three important thinkers, within multiple cultural contexts and perspectives to show innovative connections between thinkers across time and space. Rather than drawing solely from the established ‘canon’ of traditional political thought, which has been criticised for being too white, too male, and too Western, this book is part of a worldwide eﬀort to contest and diversify.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

246 X 189 mm

AUD$: 109.00

296 pages

Release Date: March 2025 Paperback

9781529795745

AUD$: 103.00

Climate Security

By Ashok Swain

How does the climate crisis relate to global security issues? This nuanced book cuts into the heart of this relationship, packed with global examples, from glacier movements destabilizing borders, to misinformation driving political apathy around the climate. You will encounter new, provocative ideas such as the carbon footprint of the military, the pressing need for the Global South to adapt, not blame, and the need for strong and visionary leadership in climate negotiations.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

234 X 156 mm

216 pages

Release Date: December 2024 Paperback 9781529670844 AUD$: 77.99

Public Sector Management 8/e

Populism An Introduction

By Norman Flynn, Alberto Asquer

In an era marked by unprecedented challenges, from the climate crisis to the rise of populism, the ways to manage public sector organisations have dramatically changed. Now substantially revised, this text reﬂects the latest approaches, tools and techniques that help governments respond to the multifaceted problems facing societies today and pre-empt those of tomorrow. Learn how public sector management adapts to changing political climates and be guided through the intricacies of making evidence-based policies while acknowledging the political dynamics that shape them.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

242 X 170 mm

296 pages

Release Date: April 2024 Paperback

9781529774566

By Robert Alexander Huber, Michael Jankowski

After reading this groundbreaking textbook, you will have a solid understanding of state-of-the-art populism research and be ready to take a deep dive into more complex debates. Every chapter follows a clear and logical structure and employs learning features to help you grapple with the complex topic of Populism including state-of-the-art theories, methods, and empirical ﬁndings in populism research and examples from populism in diﬀerent regions of the world

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

242 X 170 mm

336 pages

Release Date: December 2024 Paperback 9781529669862 AUD$: 109.00

Political Psychology Revisiting the Classic Studies

By Jolanda Jetten, Hema Preya Selvanathan

Revisiting the Classic Studies is a series of texts that introduces readers to the studies in psychology that changed the way we think about core topics in the discipline today. Political Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies examines 17 inﬂuential studies that shaped how we understand political attitudes, identity, and behaviour. From Milgram to Sherif, each chapter explores the historical context, impact, and legacy of these works, showing how they continue to inform and challenge contemporary political psychology research.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

Author is from Australia

242 X 170 mm

AUD$: 103.00

256 pages

Release Date: January 2026 Paperback

9781529691023

AUD$: 88.99

Principles of Comparative Politics 4/e

International Student Edition

By William Roberts Clark, Matt Golder

Principles of Comparative Politics oﬀers a view into the rich world of comparative inquiry, research, and scholarship. This groundbreaking text gives students meaningful insight into how cross-national comparison is conducted and why it matters. William R. Clark, Matt Golder, and Sona N. Golder walk us through the enduring questions that scholars grapple with the issues about which consensus has started to emerge, and the tools comparativists use to analyse the complex and interesting problems at the heart of the ﬁeld.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

231 X 187 mm

768 pages

Release Date: January 2025 Paperback

9781071852538

AUD$: 369.00

The Politics of Policymaking

An Introduction

The Politics of Development

By Arjen Boin, Martin Lodge

From unemployment and a lack of aﬀordable housing to regulating cryptocurrencies and protecting against cybersecurity threats, the challenges we face are complex and global. The text explains how policymaking works: from the emergence of policy ideas to deciding between cutting-edge solutions, from evaluating policies to improving policymaking practices, using examples from around the world. Open the black box of government to see where policies are made

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

242 X 170 mm

248 pages

Release Date: March 2024 Paperback

9781529602630

By Claire Mcloughlin, Sameen Ali

Written in an engaging and eminently readable style, leading authors invite readers to examine the political dynamics behind some of today's most complex global issues, from rising inequality and social exclusion to the climate crisis. By confronting false assumptions and dispelling myths, the book challenges readers to see politics as not only the obstacle to development, but also the means to achieve it. It provides readers with a clear roadmap for action centred on institutions, interests, and ideas, to better navigate competing demands and push forward profound change.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

246 X 189 mm

392 pages

Release Date: March 2024 Paperback

9781529667691

AUD$: 109.00

The New Case for Bureaucracy

By Charles T. Goodsell

The New Case for Bureaucracy goes beyond empirically verifying its quality. Now an extended essay, written in a conversational tone, Goodsell expects readers to form their own judgments. At a time when Congress is locked in partisan and factional deadlock, he argues for the increased importance of bureaucrats and discusses how federal agencies must battle to keep alive in terms of resources and be strong enough to retain the integrity of their missions.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

228 X 152 mm

AUD$: 109.00

256 pages

Release Date: February 2014 Paperback

9781452226309

AUD$: 233.00

Understanding Comparative Politics

(International Student Edition) An Inclusive Approach

By Lisa A. Baglione

By elevating all the components of identity as core elements of any political system, Lisa Baglione's Understanding Comparative Politics helps students better appreciate the lived realities of people around the world. The book puts issues of race, gender, ethnicity, and religion in context, encouraging students to think critically about world regions and individual countries through the lens of current issues like social justice movements and the COVID-19 pandemic.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

254 X 203 mm

776 pages

Release Date: July 2024 Paperback

9781071942291 AUD$: 369.00

Abortion

What Do We Know and What Should We Do About...?

Authoritarian Regimes

What Do We Know and What Should We Do About…?

By Tanya Saroj Bakhru, Grace E Howard

Abortion is a critical health care issue that demands informed discourse and action. This book explores the complexities of abortion through a social science lens, empowering readers to understand the lived realities of individuals accessing abortion services. It delves into the historical, cultural, and technological shifts that shape perceptions of abortion, while emphasizing the urgent need for equitable access to safe services. In this book, you will encounter an interdisciplinary approach that combines ﬁelds such as sociology, public health, and law

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

210 X 148 mm

112 pages

Release Date: August 2026 Paperback

9781036201364

By Natasha Lindstaedt

At least 70% of the world’s population now lives under an autocracy. Regimes in China and Russia are as prominent and urgent as ever, but authoritarianism is spreading across the globe. Why is this happening? What can we do about it? This book is a concise and compelling exploration of the increasing number and inﬂuence of authoritarian regimes. It explains the realities of recent trends to ‘autocratisation’, the tools these regimes use, what we can do to resist, and why we might even allow ourselves a degree of optimism.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

210 X 148 mm

136 pages

Release Date: January 2024 Paperback

9781529670295

AUD$: 38.99

Implementing Public Policy 4/e

An Introduction to the Study of Operational Governance

By Michael Hill, Peter Hupe

This state-of-the-art text offers a comprehensive and lively account of the major insights found in implementation theory and research. Its exploration of the field provides a reflective overview of work in the study of policy implementation worldwide. In doing so, the book reconceptualizes the policy process to highlight the essential role those implementing policy have in moulding, shaping and directing policy during their work. Now fully revised and updated, it includes two entirely new chapters on the consequences of populism

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

242 X 170 mm

AUD$: 36.99

304 pages

Release Date: December 2021 Paperback

9781529724875

AUD$: 103.00

Research Methods in Politics and International Relations 2/e

By Christopher Lamont, Mieczyslaw P. Boduszynski

This textbook sets out how to approach every stage of your research project, from formulating a research question and research design, to detailed guidance on using speciﬁc methods and writing up your paper. Packed with practical tips throughout, this second edition oﬀers a troubleshooting feature to help you with the most common blockages and questions at each stage of the process and has unrivalled coverage, with brand-new chapters on all the key methods used in Politics and IR, from discourse analysis and interviews to descriptive and inferential statistics.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

246 X 189 mm

432 pages

Release Date: January 2025 Paperback

9781529669923

AUD$: 109.00

Political Analysis 2/e

A Guide to Data and Statistics

Qualitative Research in Politics and International Relations

A practical and pluralist guide

By Matthew Loveless

This is the most accessible guide to using statistics in Politics and IR research. Praised for being intuitive and engaging, this textbook walks you through the most common tools - from crosstabs to correlations; from multiple to logistic regressionin a way that couldn't be more diﬀerent than dull number crunching or complicated techniques. Instead, it empowers you to decide the best means to analyse a problem.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

242 X 170 mm

424 pages

Release Date: December 2025 Paperback

9781036216924

By Corina Lacatus

This groundbreaking textbook is the essential introduction to qualitative research for politics and international relations. Presented in a refreshingly accessible manner, it applies a practical approach to help you learn by doing and will equip you with the tools to get researching. Embrace a pedagogical approach that seamlessly integrates theoretical insights with hands-on guidance, empowering you to navigate the complexities of qualitative research with conﬁdence and clarity with step-by-step support for research design, data collection, and analysis.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

246 X 189 mm

352 pages

Release Date: December 2024 Paperback

9781529792607

AUD$: 97.99

Research Methods in International Relations 2/e

By Christopher Lamont

Covering the full breadth of methods in IR with unrivalled clarity, this best-selling textbook takes you through the entire process of doing research, from honing your question to writing up the dissertation. The engaging and jargon-free style demystiﬁes the process of doing research, whilst helping you develop a comprehensive understanding of the strengths and limitations of diﬀerent methods and methodologies.

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

242 X 170 mm

AUD$: 111.00

304 pages

Release Date: November 2021 Paperback

9781529724677

94.99

AU$52.99 - 184pp 9781036200299

STUDY SKILLS

Graduated? Now What?

Acting as your guide throughout your university journey, this book helps with self-understanding, improving your employability, and navigating graduate job searches and applications. This empowering book includes has a strong theoretical underpinning with a wide range of case studies and insights from graduates and employers, demonstrating how to convert academic achievements into employability advantages.

Wellbeing

This is a hands-on book that incorporates wellbeing skills such as mindfulness and resilience into learning practice and critical thinking, all supported by practical, actionable advice. It covers a mix of soft and academic skills, with coverage of learning techniques and tools for your academic success. Important wellbeing subjects all covered, such as physical wellbeing, stress, resilience, and sleep.

AU$47.99 - 272pp 9781529763201

So how are you going to make space for your studies whilst also making sure you look after yourself? This book will show you how to understand and recognise the stressors from university life, look after your wellbeing, generate full energy, and achieve high performance and success.

Manage Your Stress equips you with practical, effective techniques to manage life at uni in a stress-free way. Recognise and understand your body's response to causes of stress, learn techniques for changing stressful thinking patterns and build your resilience so you can handle stressful situations.

AU$20.99 - 132pp 9781529790818

An accessible, positive study guide for students with dyslexia, this book uses tried-and-tested strategies to empower you to achieve your academic goals. Boost your confidence by learning from other brilliant dyslexic students, and maximise your strengths.

AU$47.99 - 320pp

9781529778519

STUDY SKILLS

AU$46.99 - 224pp 9781529683424

Packed with study tips, activities, templates and quotes from students, Essential Study Skills 5/e is your essential guide to university, showing you step-by-step how to study effectively and make the best of your time at university.

Generative AI for Students is an authoritative guide that equips you with practical knowledge, enabling you to leverage Generative AI as a powerful study aid and embark on your academic journey with confidence.

The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.

AU$58.99

Clear and focused, this book shows you how to sharpen your ability to think critically by developing and honing your skills. You'll learn how to build a solid argument and express your ideas clearly, evaluate evidence and identify errors, understand and account for biased or flawed thinking, and sift through the deluge of digital information.

SUPER QUICK SKILLS

Super Quick Skills provide the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you'll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it's writing great essays, understanding prescribed texts or taking lecture notes, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies.

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