The Globalization of World Politics - An Introduction to International Relations  (English, Paperback, Patricia Owens, John Baylis, Steve Smith)

the best book to begin with on international relations/politics...
the beauty of the book is that each chapter is written by expert in that particular area...
the print is glossy and very high quality...
the information is immense...
contemporary issues like - terrorism, social and economic equality added...
if u r looking for a detailed introduction, a clear conceptual clarity on world politics.. go for this book u will have no regrets...
but little expensive... its ok if u see the page and ...

Good paper quality of book received

It's Okay. The Book isn't written with a South Asian , particularly Indian perspective.
Several foundational​ IR theories are missing.
Book doesn't aptly elucidate the determinants of foreign affairs.