Global politics in the 21st century /
"Objective, critical, optimistic, and with a global focus, this textbook combines international relations theory, history, up-to-date research, and current affairs to give the student a comprehensive, unbiased understanding of international politics. It integrates theory and traditional approac...
| Основен автор: | Jackson, Robert J., 1936- |
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| Формат: | Книга |
| Език: | English |
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Cambridge :
Cambridge University Press,
2013.
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Table of contents Contributor biographical information Publisher description |
Съдържание:
- Part I. Foundations of Global Politics: 1. Introduction to global politics; 2. Global history: the making of the 21st century; 3. Competing theories, methods, and intellectual debates about global politics
- Part II. Institutions and Actors in Global Politics: 4. Modern states: power, leaders, and decisions in global politics; 5. The global system: major and middle powers; 6. Global governance in transition: international law and intergovernmental institutions; 7. Politics beyond the state I: non-state actors, mass communications. and social networking; 8. Politics beyond the state II: identity
- ethnicity, nationalism, and religion
- Part III. Global Conflict and War: 9. War: causes, conduct, and consequences; 10. Civil wars, insurgencies, and counterinsurgencies; 11. Terrorism and counterterrorism
- Part IV. The Politics of Global Economics: 12. Global economics and governance; 13. Global inequality: winners and losers
- Part V. Global Challenges and Prospects: 14. Human rights: law, institutions, and abuses; 15. Global threats: environment, energy, demography, and health; 16. Crises and ethics in global politics.