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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, globalisation and the political economy, global security, the rise of intergovernmental and nongovernmental organisations, 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.
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L'autore:
John T. Rourke, Ph.D., professor emeritus, is former head of the Department of Political Science at The University of Connecticut. He is author of International Politics on the World Stage, Eleventh Edition (McGraw-Hill, 2007); the author of Presidential Wars and American Democracy: Rally Round the Chief (Paragon House, 1993); a coauthor of Direct Democracy and International Politics: Deciding International Issues through Referendums (Lynn Rienner, 1992); the editor of Taking Sides: Clashing Views in World Politics, Twelfth Edition, expanded (McGraw-Hill, 2007) and You Decide: Current Debates in American Politics (Longman, 2005); the author of Making Foreign Policy: United States, Soviet Union, China (Brooks Cole, 1990), Congress and the Presidency in U.S. Foreign Policymaking (Westview, 1985), and numerous articles and papers. He continues to teach and especially enjoys introductory classes. His regard for the students has molded his approach to writinghe conveys scholarship in a language and within a frame of reference that undergraduates can appreciate. Rourke believes, as the theme of this book reflects, that politics affect us all and we can affect politics. Rourke practices what he propounds; his career long involved the universitys internship program and advising one of its political clubs. Additionally, he has served as a staff member of Connecticuts legislature, and has been involved in political campaigns on the local, state, and national levels.
Contenuti:
Part I. Studying World Politics
Chapter 1. Thinking and Caring about World Politics
Previewing the Global Drama
Global Actors: Meet the Cast
The Importance of World Politics to Each of Us
World Politics and Your Finances
World Politics and Your Living Space
World Politics and Your Life
You Can Make a Difference
Thinking Theoretically: Putting Events in Context
Realist Theory
Liberal Theory
Postmodernist, Feminist, and Economic Theories
Constructivist Theory
Assessing Theories
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Boxes: Debate the Policy Script: Applying Theory to Policy
Get Involved: Connect With a Student-Oriented Political/Civic Organisation
Chapter 2. The Evolution of World Politics
The Evolving World System: Early Development
Ancient Greece and Rome
After the Fall of Rome, A.D. 476 to 1700
The Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries
The Evolving World System: The Twentieth Century
The Eclipse of the Multipolar System
The Cold War and the Bipolar System
The Twenty-First Century: The Genesis of a New System
The Polar Power Structure in the Twenty-First Century
Other Power Changes in the Twenty-First Century
Global Economics in the Twenty-First Century
Quality of Life in the Twenty-First Century
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Box: Debate the Policy Script: Is Preemptive War Good Policy?
Chapter 3. Levels of Analysis and Foreign Policy
Individual-Level Analysis
Humans as a Species
Organizational Behavior
Leaders and Their Individual Traits
Policy as a Mix of Rational and Irrational Factors
State-Level Analysis
Making Foreign Policy: Type of Government, Situation, and Policy
Making Foreign Policy: Political Culture
Foreign Policy–Making Actors
System-Level Analysis
Structural Characteristics
Power Relationships
Economic Realities
Norms
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Box: Debate the Policy Script: Who Should Decide on War?
Part II: Political Orientations on the World Stage
Chapter 4. Nationalism: The Traditional Orientation
Understanding Nations, Nationalism, and Nation-States
Nations, Nationalism, and Nation-States Defined
The Rise and Ascendancy of Nationalism
Nationalism in Practice: Issues and Evaluation
Nation-States: More Myth Than Reality
Positive and Negative Aspects of Nationalism
Self-Determination as a Goal
Nationalism and the Future
The Recent Past and Present of Nationalism
The Future of Nationalism
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Box Debate the Policy Script: Should There Be a Limit to Self-Determination?
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Box Debate the Policy Script: Should There Be a Limit to Self-Determination?
Chapter 5. Globalism: The Alternative Orientation
Globalism
Globalisation
Factors Accelerating Globalisation
Globalisation of Transportation and Communications
Economic Globalisation
Cultural Globalisation
Evaluating Globalisation
Transnationalism
Transnational Organisations
Regional Transnationalism
Cultural Transnationalism
Transnational Religion
Islam and the World
Transnational Movements
The Future of Transnationalism
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Box: Get Involved: Join an NGO
Part III: Organisational Structures of the Actors
Chapter 6. National States: The Traditional Structure
The Nature and Purpose of the State
The State Defined
Purposes of the State
How States Are Governed
Authoritarian Government
Democratic Government
The Future of Democracy
The Possibility of Spreading Democracy
States and the Future
The State: Changing Status
The State: The Indictment
The State: The Defense
The State: The Verdict
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Box: Get Involved: The Future of Tibet
Chapter 7. Intergovernmental Organisation: Alternative Governance
An Overview of Intergovernmental Organisations
The Origins of IGOs
The Growth of IGOs
Roles that IGOs Play
Global IGOs: Focus on the United Nations
Membership and Voting
Leadership
Administration and Finance
Activities of the UN and Other IGOs
Evaluating Global IGOs
Regional IGOs: Focus on the European Union
The Origins and Evolution of the European Union
Government of the European Union
The Future of the EU
Structure, Rules, and Related Issues
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Box: Debate the Policy Script: Santa or Scrooge: The United States and the UN Budget
Part IV: Approaches to Conduct on the World Stage
Chapter 8. National Power and Statecraft: The Traditional Approach
The Complex Nature of Power
Characteristics of Power
Measuring Power
The Foundation of National Power
The National Geography
People
Government
National Infrastructure
Military Power
Measuring Military Power
Military Power: Debating How Much
Economic Power
Financial Position
Natural Resources
Industrial Output
Agricultural Output
The Military Instrument
Applying Force from Intimidation to Attack
The Effectiveness of Force
The Economic Instrument
Economic Incentives
Economic Sanctions
The Diplomatic Instrument
The Context of Diplomacy
Diplomacy as a Communications Process
Conducting Diplomacy
The Informational Instrument
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Box: Debate the Policy Script: Is Immigration a Solution to Demographic Graying?
Chapter 9. International Law and Justice: An Alternative Approach
Fundamentals of International Law and Justice
The Primitive Nature of International Law
The Growth of International Law
The Practice of International Law
The Fundamentals of International Justice
The International Legal System
The Philosophical Roots of Law
How International Law Is Made
Adherence to the Law
Adjudication of the Law
Applying International Law and Justice
Law and Justice in a Multicultural World
States, War, and International Law
Applying International Law and Justice to Individuals
The Pragmatic Application of Law and Justice
The Future of International Law and Justice
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Box: Debate the Policy Script: Would You Kill This Baby?
Part V: Pursing Peace
Chapter 10. National Security: The Traditional Road
War and World Politics
The Human Record
The Causes of War: Three Levels of Analysis
The Changing Nature of War
Classifying Warfare
Terrorism
The Nature and Limits of Terrorism
Sources of Terrorism
The Record of Terrorism
Terrorist Weapons and Tactics
The Causes of Terrorism
Combating Terrorism
Unconventional Force
Arms Transfers
Special Operations
Conventional Force
Goals and Conduct of War
Avoiding Unchecked Escalation
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Biological Weapons
Chemical Weapons
Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear Deterrence and Strategy
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Box: Debate the Policy Script: Should Women Serve in Combat?
Chapter 11. International Security: The Alternative Road
Thinking about Security
A Tale of Insecurity
Seeking Security
Limited Self–Defense through Arms Control
Methods of Achieving Arms Control
The History of Arms Control
The Barriers to Arms Control
International Security Forces
International Security Forces: Theory and Practice
International Security and the Future
Abolition of War
Complete Disarmament
Pacifism
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Boxes: Get Involved: Adopt a Minefield
Debate the Policy Script: Is “Zero–Nukes” a Good Goal?
Part VI: Pursuing Prosperity
Chapter 12. National Economic Competition: The Traditional Road
Theories of International Political Economy
Economic Nationalism
Economic Internationalism
Economic Structuralism
The World Economy: Globalisation and Interdependence
Trade
International Investment
Monetary Relations
The World Economy: Diverse Circumstances
North–South Patterns
Evaluating the North–South Gap
National Eco...
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- EditoreMcGraw Hill / Asia
- Data di pubblicazione2008
- ISBN 10 0071271759
- ISBN 13 9780071271752
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine640
- Valutazione libreria
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