International Relations and World Politics: Security, Economy, Identity - Softcover

Viotti, Paul R.; Kauppi, Mark V.

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9780134809304: International Relations and World Politics: Security, Economy, Identity

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ISBN 10: 0134809300 ISBN 13: 9780134809304

Publisher: Pearson, 1996

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This introduction to contemporary international relations focuses on what has changed and what has remained the same since the end of the Cold War. Providing a conceptual, historical, and philosophical foundation, it identifies key perspectives (realism and pluralism) and key players in world politics, explains the concepts, tracks the trends (global interdependence and crises of authority), and examines current and future global concerns. It introduces two basic conceptual perspectives on world politics, realism and pluralism, and uses them throughout. It also surveys the basic issues and concepts associated with state security and statecraft interests: objectives, power, diplomacy, and the use of force. In addition, the book examines key international security issues: terrorism, transnational crime, and the proliferation of chemical, biological, nuclear and advanced conventional weapons.

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"Viotti and Kauppi have produced a very readable, comprehensive, and well-balanced text. The writing is current, clear, focused and well-organized. The treatment of the theoretical aspects and applications of the theory show that a great deal of care was taken to ensure that the students reinforce the concepts they are reading about with real life examples."―Larry Marinez, California State University, Long Beach

"Excellent chapter on terrorism and transnational crime, a very timely topic that is not included in many world politics texts."―Roxanne L. Doty, Arizona State University

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International Relations and World Politics: Security, Economy, Identity, Second Edition, by Paul R. Viotti and and Mark V. Kauppi, connects the concepts, theories, and events of international relations to the lives of students like no other text. Beginning with a clear and concise historical review and concluding with current topics such as global environmental concerns and human rights, Viotti and Kauppi clearly show the students how international relations does influence each of them in their daily lives. Known for their clear explanation of theory, the authors challenge their students to apply the theoretical concepts that they have learned throughout the book. Through vivid and current examples, a lively and jargon-free writing style, and a complete collection of study aids both in the text and on the web site, Viotti and Kauppi have created an exciting text that students will both read and relate to.

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