Understanding International Conflicts: An Introduction to Theory and History

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Written by renowned international relations expert Joseph S. Nye, this lively book gives readers the background in history and political concepts they need to understand the issues facing our world today: the war in Iraq, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, nuclear proliferation in North Korea and Iran, and much more. Origins of the Great Twentieth-Century Conflicts; Balance of Power and World War I; The Failure of Collective Security and World War II; The Cold War; Intervention, Institutions, and Regional Conflicts; Interdependence and Globalization; The Information Age; A New World Order? Anyone interested in understanding international relations today.


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Nye's (Harvard U.) textbook introduces students to the complexities of international politics by providing a solid grounding in the traditional realist theory before turning to liberal and constructivist approaches that became more prominent after the Cold War. The second edition includes new material on constructivist theory and soft power, Middle East conflicts, the impact of globalization, transnational threats to global security, power and interdependence in international political economy, and intervention and American power; updated materials in each chapter's suggested readings; and a new glossary. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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