International Politics on the World Stage
One of the leading texts on the IR market, John Rourke’s International Politics on the World Stage provides a balanced and comprehensive study of international relations that combines theory, history, and current trends and events. The modern international system, a background history of how it evolved in its present form, as well as transformations that are shaping the 21st century are presented in a straightforward, accessible discussion, without undermining the complexity of world...
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One of the leading texts on the IR market, John Rourke’s International Politics on the World Stage provides a balanced and comprehensive study of international relations that combines theory, history, and current trends and events. The modern international system, a background history of how it evolved in its present form, as well as transformations that are shaping the 21st century are presented in a straightforward, accessible discussion, without undermining the complexity of world political issues. The text lives up to its reputation of including the latest events and developments of the world stage. Rourke discusses political theory, including contemporary approaches such as constructivism and postmodernism, in the opening chapter. He brings theoretical concepts to life with illustrative examples taken from major current world events, so students see how theory plays out in the real world.The text covers major issues of the twenty-first century, such as the structure of the modern state in the international system, globalization and the political economy, global security, the rise of intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, human rights, and the environment. These topics linked through the chapters in the text give students a grasp of the underlying patterns in world politics, so that they can interpret events they see on the evening news or on the Internet. As in previous editions, the text shows students how politics affects our everyday lives and emphasizes the importance of being politically aware, making informed decisions, and taking responsible action. Booknews An introductory text highlighting the connections between the events of current history and theories of international politics. Sections on international politics; world politics; physical security; and economic, ecological, and individual security include chapter summaries and b&w photos, plus a section of technical explanations and terminology. This fifth edition incorporates the latest developments in various countries, UN peacekeeping forces, and international trade. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Chapter 1 - Thinking and Caring About World PoliticsPreviewing the Global DramaGlobal Actors: Meet the CastHow This Book is StructuredWorld Politics and Your FinancesWorld Politics and Your Living SpaceWorld Politics and Your LifeYou Can Make a DifferencePutting World Events in ContextIntroducing Realism and LiberalismThe Nature of Politics: Realism and LiberalismThe Roles of Power and Principles: Realism and LiberalismProspects for Competition and Cooperation: Realism and LiberalismAssessing Reality: Reality and LiberalismChapter SummaryChapter 2 - The Evolution of World PoliticsThe Evolving World System: Early DevelopmentAncient Greece and RomeAfter the Fall of Rome, A.D. 476 to 1700The 18th and 19th CenturiesThe Evolving World System: The 21st CenturyThe Rise of the Bipolar SystemThe Fall of the Bipolar SystemThe 21st Century: The Genesis of a New SystemThe Structure of Power in the 21st CenturySecurity in the 21st CenturyGlobal Economics in the 21st CenturyQuality of Life in the 21st CenturyChapter SummaryChapter 3 - Level of AnalysisIndividual-Level AnalysisHumans as a SpeciesOrganizational BehaviorLeaders and Their Individual TraitsState-Level AnalysisMaking Foreign Policy: Type of Government, Situation, and PolicyMaking Foreign Policy: Political CultureForeign Policy-Making ActorsSystem-Level AnalysisStructural CharacteristicsPower RelationshipsEconomic RealitiesNorms Chapter SummaryChapter 4 - Nationalism: The Traditional OrientationUnderstanding Nations, Nationalism, and Nation-StatesNations, Nationalism, and Nation-States DefinedThe Rise of Ascendancy of NationalismNationalism in Practice: Issues and EvaluationNation-States: More Myth than RealityPositive and Negative Aspects of NationalismNationalism: Builder and DestroyerSelf-Determination as a GoalNationalism and the FutureThe Recent Past and Present of NationalismThe Future of NationalismChapter SummaryChapter 5 - Globalization and Transnationalism: The Alternative OrientationGlobalizationGlobalization of Communications and TransportationEconomic GlobalizationCultural GlobalizationTransnationalismTransnationalism in ActionTransnational OrganizationsRegional TransnationalismCultural TransnationalismTransnational ReligionIslam and the WorldTransnational MovementsTransnationalism Tomorrow Chapter SummaryChapter 6 - Power and the National States: The Traditional StructureThe Nature and Purpose of the StateThe State DefinedPurposes of the StateNational PowerThe Nature of PowerCharacteristics of PowerNational DiplomacyDiplomacy as Applied PowerThe Context of DiplomacyThe Conduct of DiplomacyDiplomacy as a Communications ProcessOptions for Conducting Diplomacy States and the FutureThe State: Changing StatesThe State: The IndictmentThe State: The DefenseThe State: The VerdictChapter SummaryChapter 7 - International Organization: An Alternative StructureA Overview of International OrganizationThe Origins of IGOsThe Growth of IGOsRoles the IGOs PlayRegional IGOs' Focus on the European UnionThe Origins and Evolution of the European UnionThe Government of the European UnionThe Future of the EUGlobal IGOs' Focus on the United NationsStructure, Rules, and Related IssuesLeadershipAdministration, and FinanceActivities of the UN and Other IGOsEvaluating IGOs and Their FutureChapter SummaryChapter 8 - International Law and Human Rights: An Alternative ApproachFundamentals of International Law and Morality The Primitive Nature of International Law The Growth of International Law The Practice of International Law The Fundamentals of International MoralityThe International Legal System The Philosophical Roots of Law How International Law is Made Adherence to the Law Adjudication of the LawApplying International Law and Morality Law and Justice in a Multicultural World Applying International Law and Morality to States Applying International Law to Individuals The Prudent Application of Law and MoralityThe Future of International Law and Morality The Nature of Human Rights Civil and Political Rights: Freedom from Abuses Abuse of Individual Rights Abuse of Group Rights The International Response to Individual and Group Human Rights IssuesEconomic and Social Rights Food Health EducationChapter SummaryChapter 9 - Pursuing SecurityChapter SummaryThinking about SecurityA Tale of InsecurityConflict and Insecurity: The Traditional RoadWar and World PoliticsForce as a Political InstrumentUnconventional WarfareConventional WarfareWarfare with Weapons of Mass DestructionGlobal and International Security: The Alternative RoadLimited Self-Defense Through Arms ControlInternational Security ForcesAbolition of WarChapter SummaryChapter 10 - Globalization in the World EconomyTheories of International Political EconomyEconomic NationalismEconomic InternationalismEconomic StructuralismTwo Economic Worlds: North and SouthTwo Economic Worlds: Analyzing the DataTwo Economic Worlds: Human ConditionsThe Growth and Extent of International Political EconomyTradeInternational InvestmentMonetary RelationsGlobalization and Interdependence: Debating the FutureChapter SummaryChapter 11 - Global Economic Competition and CooperationGlobal Economic Competition: The Traditional RoadNational Economic Power: Assets and UtilizationThe North and International Political EconomyThe South and Internatonal Political EconomyThe Future of National Economic PolicyGlobal Economic Cooperation: The Alternative RoadGlobal Economic Cooperation: BackgroundGlobal Economic Cooperation: The InstitutionsRegional Economic CooperationChapter SummaryChapter 12 - Preserving and Enhancing the Global CommonsToward Sustainable Development The Ecological State of the WorldSustainable DevelopmentSustainable Development: Population and ResourcesPopulation Issues and CooperationResource Issues and CooperationResource Conservation: The Global ResponseSustainable Development: The EnvironmentEnvironmental IssuesEnvironmental Protection: The International ResponseChapter SummaryAn Epilogue to the Text/A Prologue to the FutureEndnotesGlossaryAbbreviationsReferencesIndex
\ BooknewsAn introductory text highlighting the connections between the events of current history and theories of international politics. Sections on international politics; world politics; physical security; and economic, ecological, and individual security include chapter summaries and b&w photos, plus a section of technical explanations and terminology. This fifth edition incorporates the latest developments in various countries, UN peacekeeping forces, and international trade. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
