International Politics: A Framework for AnalysisThis book provides an integrated framework for analysis of international politics by linking various approaches of study into a coherent whole. It provides a coherent framework for analysis to a field characterized by a growing number of theories and perspectives. It uses current events as examples to illustrate broader generalizations. There are examples from a variety of geographical contexts, not just the U.S. and Europe. The book provides historical comparisons (i.e., compares the breakdown of the bipolar Cold War System to similar trends that took place in Ancient Greece). There are extensive bibliographies, including non-U.S. sources, to provide a helpful tool to students writing essays. Material includes 5 different models of international politics and adds end of chapter "Questions for Discussion and Analysis". There are also discussions on: international collaboration to manage environmental problems, ethics and foreign policy, international political economy (Uruguay Round, the "new protectionism," the European Union). |
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... factors as personality , perceptions , friendships , and traditions , and , not being easy to measure , these factors have a way of rendering power calculations and equations difficult . Aside from these situational factors , we may ...
... factors as personality , perceptions , friendships , and traditions , and , not being easy to measure , these factors have a way of rendering power calculations and equations difficult . Aside from these situational factors , we may ...
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... factors discussed later in this chapter . Alliances can be explained best by a common perception of threat by two or more states , although common values and ideologies at least help to maintain cohesiveness in the alliance . National ...
... factors discussed later in this chapter . Alliances can be explained best by a common perception of threat by two or more states , although common values and ideologies at least help to maintain cohesiveness in the alliance . National ...
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... factor , 321-22 beliefs , 322-24 and bureaucracy , 331-35 and conditions abroad , 347-51 during conflict , 406-9 doctrines , 324-27 domestic factors , 331-47 ethical components , 388-92 hypotheses , 353-54 ideological factors , 324-27 ...
... factor , 321-22 beliefs , 322-24 and bureaucracy , 331-35 and conditions abroad , 347-51 during conflict , 406-9 doctrines , 324-27 domestic factors , 331-47 ethical components , 388-92 hypotheses , 353-54 ideological factors , 324-27 ...
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