International Relations and World Politics : Security, Economy, Identity

This book provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to international relations—focusing on what has changed and what has remained the same since the end of the cold war. Offering a strong conceptual, historical, and theoretical foundation, it identifies key perspectives and the actors in world politics, explains the concepts, tracks the trends (global interdependence and crises of authority), and examines current and future global concerns. Chapter topics include feminism and environmentalism; realism and pluralism; military force; international organizations, alliances, and coalitions; controlling global armaments; international terrorism and transnational crime; nationalism; humanitarianism; and extensive information on the development of the global economy. For individuals interested in world politics or international relations.