Title: International politics on the world stage /
Authors: Rourke, John T., 1945-
Publisher: McGraw-Hill,
Year: 2008
Subjects: International relations; World politics
Abstract: This concise text provides students and instructors with a comprehensive overview of world politics, inviting them in a straightforward and accessible way to explore international relations and its new challenges.
Contents: Part I. Studying world politics -- Chapter 1. Thinking and Caring about World Politics -- Chapter 2. The Evolution of World Politics -- Chapter 3. Levels of analysis and foreign policy -- Part II. Political orientations on the world stage -- Chapter 4. Nationalism: The Traditional Orientation -- Chapter 5. Globalism: The Alternative Orientation -- Part III. Organizational structures of the actors -- Chapter 6. National States: The Traditional Structure -- Chapter 7. Intergovernmental Organizations: Alternative Governance -- Part IV. Approaches to Conduct on the world stage -- Chapter 8. National Power and statecraft: The Traditional Approach -- Chapter 9. International Law and Justice: An Alternative Approach -- Part V. Pursuing Peace -- Chapter 10. National Security: The Traditional Road -- Chapter 11. International Security: The Alternative Road -- Part VI. Pursuing Prosperity -- Chapter 12. National Economic Competition: The Traditional Road -- Chapter 13. International Economic Cooperation: The Alternative Road -- Part VII. Pursuing human rights and environmental viability -- Chapter 14. Preserving and Enhancing Human Rights and Dignity -- Chapter 15. Preserving and Enhancing the biosphere.