Concepts of international politics in global perspective
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Concepts of international politics in global perspective
Prentice Hall, c1995
4th ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This brief survey of international relations reflects the shifting trends and challenges in world politics which have led to the emergence of global civilization. The text synthesizes the emerging areas of ecology, technology, ethnicity, poverty, terrorism, human rights, non-violence, religion, belief systems and political economy with traditional political theory to explain and describe our planet's transition to the first truly global society.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Changing Frame of Analysis.
1. The Nature of Foreign Policy.
2. Government and Policy Making.
3. Capability in Action.
4. The Implementation of Decisions.
5. Traditional Ideas and Patterns of Global Politics.
6. New Conditions of Global Politics.
7. Conflict and Conflict Resolution.
8. Limitations on State Action.
9. War and Arms Control.
10. The Role of Belief Systems: Ideology, Nationalism, and Religious Fundamentalism.
11. Humankind, Technology, and the Ecosystem.
12. Integration, Interdependence, North-South Relations and Development.
13. The World Economy and the Multinational Corporation.
14. Ethnicity, Terrorism, and Non-Violence.
15. Human Rights.
Conclusion: Toward Cooperative Global Politics.
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