Synopses & Reviews
“A terrific introduction to world politics; the most engaging and well-organized introductory text that I’ve seen.”
-Richard Herrmann, Ohio State University
International Relations, 2008-2009 Update
Eighth Edition
Thoroughly updated to cover world affairs to 2008, International Relationsoffers the most current and comprehensive coverage of international relations theory, international security, international political economy, and global issues.
With the broadest discussion of theoretical perspectives, the most up-to-date coverage of international events, and the strongest emphasis on critical thinking, International Relations includes all the tools students need to engage the discipline’s concepts and to understand what is happening in the world today.
New to the 2008-2009 Update Edition
- An all new insert by Oxfam America, “Empowering the Global South: A Rights-Based Approach to Development” was written specifically for this text by one of the leading NGOs in international development. It covers such topic areas as poverty, women’s rights, fair trade, and disaster assistance.
Other updates include…
Security
- Violence levels in Iraq and the troop surge
- Kosovo’s declaration of independence
- Ethnic violence in Darfur, Kenya, and Pakistan
- Buddhist monks protesting in Myanmar
- Nuclear weapons programs in North Korea and Iran
Economy
- European Union governance and the euro
- The U.S. financial crisis, trade deficit, and decline of the dollar
- Effects of record high oil prices on producing and consuming nations
- The Chinese trade surplus and export product contamination
- The Doha Round WTO trade talks
Global Issues
- Climate change negotiations to follow on the Kyoto Protocol
- HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and drug patent disputes
- Progress toward the UN Millennium Development Goals for poverty reduction
- The changing face of international terrorism
- New impacts of information and communication technologies
Readings in International Relations pairs writings on international relations theory with writings on current events to help students explore the relationship between concept and application. Package the reader with this text and receive a discount on the package price.
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Synopsis
The bestselling text in its field, International Relations is praised for being the most current and comprehensive introduction to international relations theory as well as security, economic, and global issues. From war and trade to human rights and the environment, this survey explores relations among states and the influence of transnational actors and events. Applying a broad range of theoretical perspectives to show students how to analyze current events, International Relations offers the best tools for thinking critically about what is happening in the world today.
About the Author
Joshua S. Goldstein is Professor Emeritus of International Relations at American University, Nonresident Sadat Senior Fellow at the University of Maryland's CIDCM, and Research Scholar in the Department of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Jon C. Pevehouse is Associate Professor at the Irving B. Harris Graduate School of Public Policy Studies, University of Chicago.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. The Globalization of International Relations
Chapter 2. Realist Theories
Chapter 3. Liberal Theories
Chapter 4. Social Theories
Chapter 5. International Conflict
Chapter 6. Military Force and Terrorism
Chapter 7. International Organization, Law, and Human Rights
Chapter 8. International Trade
Chapter 9. Global Finance and Business
Chapter 10. International Integration
Chapter 11. Environment and Population
Chapter 12. The North-South Gap
Chapter 13. International Development
Chapter 14. Postscript