International Relations and World Politics, Value Edition (4th Edition)

For undergraduate-level courses in international relations or world politics.

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International Relations and World Politics structures itself around?three basic conceptual perspectives: realism, liberalism/pluralism, and globalism; three broad concepts: security, economy, and identity; and three key trends: globalization, interdependence, and crises of authority to improve students’ conceptual and theoretical thinking about international relations.

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Paul R. Viotti and Mark V. Kauppi wrote?this book because?they believe it is possible and essential to improve a student’s conceptual and theoretical thinking about international relations. If one does not think conceptually, a course in world politics threatens to become little more than current events. Hence, they structured the book in such a way that key concepts, themes, and trends are utilized throughout the discussion of various topics.