| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 412 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Introduction: Conceptual and historical background -- 1. Understanding international relations, or getting a handle on the world -- 2. The historical development of the International system : from the birth of the nation-state to globalization -- pt. 2. Foreign policy and international politics : the dynamocs of conflict and cooperation -- 3. States and foreign policy -- 4. Diplomacy, bargaining, and statecraft -- 5. War and the use of armed force -- 6. International organization and law -- pt. 3. Global problem-solving : issue-areas -- 7. Improving international security -- 8. Enhancing human rights and human development -- 9. Managing the world economy and promoting prosperity -- pt. 4. Conclusion: Thinking about the new millennium -- 10. The future of international relations : sovereignty, global governance, and the human prospect in the twenty-first century. |
| Summary |
This lucid and engaging volume provides an essential framework for introducing students to the fundamentals of world politics by clarifying the complexities of its rapidly changing context. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
International relations.
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International relations. |
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International law.
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International law. |
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Diplomacy.
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Diplomacy. |
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World politics.
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World politics. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Rochester, J. Martin. Fundamental principles of international relations. New York : Westview Press, ©2010 (DLC) 2009053126 |
| ISBN |
0813391806 (electronic book) |
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9780813391809 (electronic book) |
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9780813344188 (alkaline paper) |
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0813344182 (alkaline paper) |
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0813344182 |
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