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International Relations and World Politics introduces the issues in an organized and comprehensible way, examining them in relation to two trends; three broad, organizing themes or concepts; key actors; and three basic images or perspectives that provide structure for the pages that follow: • Two trends–increasing globalization and crises of authority–that characterize international relations and world politics • Key organizing themes or concepts–in particular, security, economy, and identity that structure the three major sections of the book • Key actors–states, international organizations, and transnational organizations and movements (such as nongovernmental organizations, multinational corporations, and terrorist groups) • Three basic images or perspectives on world politics–realism, liberalism (or pluralism as it is frequently called), and global economic structuralism (which includes Marxism, world-systems, and dependency theory) supplemented by references to other theoretical and conceptual understandings mentioned below Paul R. Viotti and Mark V. Kauppi wrote this book because they believe it is possible and essential to improve a student’s conceptual and theoretical thinking about international relations. If one does not think conceptually, a course in world politics threatens to become little more than current events. Hence, they structured the book in such a way that key concepts, themes, and trends are utilized throughout the discussion of various topics.
Paperback: 592 pages
Publisher: Pearson; 4 edition (January 10, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0136029841
ISBN-13: 978-0136029847
Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.8 x 10.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
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I purchased this book about a year ago and I think that this is a great introductory level book. It's really packed with information and it's organized well, however, I have read one of the earlier editions as well and I believe I like that one better (the 4th edition, 2010). In my opinion, the 4th edition was better organized and somehow it seemed a bit more straightforward. Regardless, this is still a great book for class or personal use if one is interested in this subject area and the information in both editions is largely the same. I enjoyed it and my copy is filled with underlines and highlighter marks.
I must say that I absolutely LOVE this textbook. I know, I know, I sound like a complete nerd right now but for any political science, international studies, european studies, et cetera major this is the book for you! It explains in-depth the different schools of IR Theory, current political issues, how the past has given rise to today's political system, et cetera. I only wish I had this book for some of my previous classes!
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