| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 412 pages) |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Introduction: Conceptual and historical background -- 1. Understanding international relations, or getting a handle on the world -- 2. The historical development of the International system : from the birth of the nation-state to globalization -- pt. 2. Foreign policy and international politics : the dynamocs of conflict and cooperation -- 3. States and foreign policy -- 4. Diplomacy, bargaining, and statecraft -- 5. War and the use of armed force -- 6. International organization and law -- pt. 3. Global problem-solving : issue-areas -- 7. Improving international security -- 8. Enhancing human rights and human development -- 9. Managing the world economy and promoting prosperity -- pt. 4. Conclusion: Thinking about the new millennium -- 10. The future of international relations : sovereignty, global governance, and the human prospect in the twenty-first century |
| Summary |
This lucid and engaging volume provides an essential framework for introducing students to the fundamentals of world politics by clarifying the complexities of its rapidly changing context |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
International relations.
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International law.
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Diplomacy.
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World politics.
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international relations.
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diplomacy.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Globalization.
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Diplomacy
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International law
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International relations
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World politics
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2009053126 |
| ISBN |
0813391806 |
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9780813391809 |
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9780813344188 |
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0813344182 |
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