Perspectives on International Relations: Power, Institutions, and Ideas

Perspectives on International Relations: Power, Institutions, and Ideas

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<p>Lauded for its outstanding balance of accessibility and substance, Henry Nau s <i>Perspectives on International Relations</i> lays a real foundation for further study in IR while delivering the critical thinking skills students need to grasp the events unfolding on the world stage. Adopters consistently report that the book s even-handed application of three major viewpoints realism, liberalism, and constructivism is a singularly effective and engaging tool for getting students to understand how the seemingly abstract theories of IR make sense of global events and issues. </p><p>While maintaining its brevity and focus, the second edition s revision features the latest in world affairs, advancements in the scholarship, and refined pedagogical features throughout. </p><p>New to this edition, in response to user reviews:<ul><li>Expanded coverage of Marxism, feminism, soft power, and other perspectives throughout the book and also in Critical Theories sections in each chapter; </li><li>Expanded coverage of key issues in IR: terrorism, ethnic conflict, foreign policy, civil society, global governance, the democratic peace, environmental issues, NGOs, and human security;</li><li>New Spotlight feature highlights the coverage of key ideas and concepts e.g., alliances, balance of power, anarchy so that students digest this information more readily;</li><li>A new, friendlier interior design, including more learning tools, such as a marginal glossary, maps, photos, tables, and figures.</li>