A contributed book, International Political Economy brings together a wide range of Canada's finest IPE scholars, offering a comprehensive, balanced introduction to the field of IPE, looking at theories, history, institutions, and topical analysis.

PART 1: IPE PERSPECTIVES; PART 2: ECONOMIC FUNDAMENTALS; PART 3: RULES, NORMS, AND GOVERNANCE: AN INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY?; PART 4: REGIONALISM; PART 5: LEVELS OF ANALYSIS; PART 6: ISSUES IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY

"This book introduces a wide range of theoretical perspectives, which is not usually found in similar textbooks in IPE... I like the fact that the book is authored by Canadian scholars, who offer a uniquely Canadian perspective to some of the pressing issues in the field." --Xiaojun Li, University of British Columbia "This text provides a self-conscious understanding of the discipline of IPE that will prove useful to students trying to understand what precisely IPE is and how it differs from other approaches." --Ray Silvius, University of Winnipeg

"This book introduces a wide range of theoretical perspectives, which is not usually found in similar textbooks in IPE... I like the fact that the book is authored by Canadian scholars, who offer a uniquely Canadian perspective to some of the pressing issues in the field." --Xiaojun Li, University of British Columbia "This text provides a self-conscious understanding of the discipline of IPE that will prove useful to students trying to understand what precisely IPE is and how it differs from other approaches." --Ray Silvius, University of Winnipeg

A comprehensive interdisciplinary approach combines both political science and economics for a well-rounded introduction to IPE. Expert contributors offer Canadian perspectives in a global field of study, giving students first-hand insight into the discipline and practice of IPE. Distinctive six-part structure reflects how the course is taught - guiding students through theory, economic fundamentals, governance, regional coverage, levels of analysis, and twenty-first century issues. Balances traditional and contemporary theories to give students a strong foundation for future study. Cutting-edge analysis of evolving topics - including the role of sub-federal governments in the global economy (Ch. 16), the impact of global cities on contemporary capitalism (Ch 17), and the influence of civil society on the practice and study of global politics (Ch. 18) - offers students a well-rounded and up-to-date introduction to the field.

Greg Anderson is associate professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Alberta. Dr Anderson completed his PhD at Johns Hopkins University before moving to Canada; his main research areas include Canada-US relations, international trade and finance, and US foreign economic policy. He was a policy analyst in the office of the United States Trade Representative from 2000-2002 and he has written extensively on North American economic integration and international trade disputes. He is co-editor with Brian Bow of Regional Governance in Post-NAFTA North America (Routledge, 2014) and with Christopher Sands on Forgotten Partnership Redux (Cambria, 2011). Christopher Kukucha is professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Lethbridge. His main research areas include Canadian foreign policy, international political economy, and Canadian federalism. Dr Kukucha is co-editor with Dr Duane Bratt on OUP Canada's Readings in Canadian Foreign Policy: Classic Debates and New Ideas, and has published numerous articles and chapters on the provinces and international trade, as well as a book entitled The Provinces and Canadian Foreign Trade Policy (UBC Press, 2008). He is past president of the International Studies Association Canada.

A comprehensive interdisciplinary approach combines both political science and economics for a well-rounded introduction to IPE. Expert contributors offer Canadian perspectives in a global field of study, giving students first-hand insight into the discipline and practice of IPE. Distinctive six-part structure reflects how the course is taught - guiding students through theory, economic fundamentals, governance, regional coverage, levels of analysis, and twenty-first century issues. Balances traditional and contemporary theories to give students a strong foundation for future study. Cutting-edge analysis of evolving topics - including the role of sub-federal governments in the global economy (Ch. 16), the impact of global cities on contemporary capitalism (Ch 17), and the influence of civil society on the practice and study of global politics (Ch. 18) - offers students a well-rounded and up-to-date introduction to the field.