International Politics: Power and Purpose in Global Affairs
It is possibly the most comprehensive, logically organized, and well-written textbook available as an introduction to IR."It is readable, lends itself to good class discussion, and deals with critical issues in international relations."It effectively covers the major content areas in an introductory course to international relations. The author is non-ideological in his approach and methodology. The author is able to affect a workable synthesis of continuity and change. The narrative is easy to read without sacrificing scholarship. The narrative, plus the tools in each chapter, Promote critical thinking as well as fostering the examination of issues from a variety of perspectives."A well written manuscript that is readable for the student.