Concepts of International Politics in Global Perspective

List 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.

Summary

For courses in International Relations.
This brief survey of international relations reflects the shifting trends and challenges in world politics which have led us to the emergence of the first global civilization.

Product details

• Authors: Charles O. Lerche, Abdul Aziz Said
• Publisher: Pearson Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.1994
• EAN: 9780131746404
• ISBN: 978-0-13-174640-4
• No. of pages: 336
• Weight: 890 g
• Series: Longman; Longman
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Comparative and international political science