World Politics - Softcover

Charles W. Kegley Jr.; Eugene R. Wittkopf

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0333945786 ISBN 13: 9780333945780

Publisher: Palgrave, 2000

Synopsis

The emerging 21st century world poses a challenge to students, scholars and policy makers alike. Without a single, overriding global issue to frame inquiry and understanding, there is little agreement about which dimensions of world politics are most important. This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the post Cold War world and the various theories which attempt to explain what is unfolding and yet to come. In this extensively revised eight edition, the authors keep pace with the dramatic march of events and the ever changing theories and concepts of international relations. Students are informed of relations among global actors, the historical developments and issues that underlie such relations and the ways in which today's trends are likely to alter the global future.

About this title

About the Author:

CHARLES W. KEGLEY JR is Pearce Professor of International Relations at the University of South Carolina. - EUGENE R. WITTKOPF is the R. Downs Poindexter Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge.

Review:

"The chapters are lucidly organized, with relevant and useful pedagogy. Each device is extremely useful, and will greatly aid students in understanding and appreciating the materials. I particularly like the controversy boxes which are thoughtfully done, the "world wide web" features, and the very timely literature presented on the further readings sections. I feel that the controversy boxes offer great starting points for student class presentations and debates."

"Chapter 5 [now chapter 6] is an interesting chapter in that it focuses on non-state actors in the interstate system, an analysis that you don't usually see in international relations/ world politics textbooks."

"This is a great text for teaching the Intro course. It covers all the major areas and gives students enough to do additional work later. The support material is very helpful if you are just starting. You are also not limited and can use this with most readers and ancillary texts. Strengths: a.) Clearly written with minimal jargon; b.) Doesn't overload the book with superfluous matter. Figures, tables and maps relate directly to the text; c.) Very up to date. Regular revisions have meant that the book has captured recent advances in the field."

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0333945786
• ISBN 13: 9780333945780
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 704