My name is Maimouna Kane, and I am currently a student in the Social Sciences program at CEGEP. I have been in this program for 6 semesters. Through my studies, I am learning about topics such as politics, history, psychology, sociology, and international relations. This glossary was created mainly for students in Social Sciences, especially those who are new to the program or who want to better understand key academic concepts.
The topic of my glossary is related to Social Sciences and focuses on important terms that are frequently used in my courses. This glossary can help solve an academic problem, which is the difficulty many students have in understanding complex vocabulary used in textbooks, lectures, and academic articles. By explaining these terms in a clear and simple way, this glossary makes learning easier and more accessible.
This glossary contains [number] terms. Each term includes a clear definition written in simple language, and in some cases, examples to help with understanding. To create this glossary, I selected the words based on the vocabulary I encountered in my courses, readings, and class notes. The definitions were found using reliable academic sources such as textbooks, class materials, and reputable online dictionaries.
I invite the reader to explore this glossary and use it as a study tool to better understand key concepts in Social Sciences and to support their academic success.
internation relations
noun
The way in which two or more nations interact with and regard each other, especially in the context of political, economic, or cultural relationships.
Example: It could be argued that the five permanent members no longer reflect the most important or significant world powers, that large geographical parts of the world are unrepresented and that the whole concept of allowing certain members more power than others undermines the principles of the UN as identified by Chris Brown: "INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS would become a realm of law and not a realm of power". Ransom, D Upside Down: The United Nations at 60, New Internationalist Vol. 375: p.9-12 Brown, C (2001) Understanding INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Palgrave p.141 While, this inherent problem may produce ineffectiveness, for example in the use of abstention over Israeli occupation of the West Bank, there are more significant problems which the UN faces, which I will address later in the essay.