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World Politics in a New Era, Fourth Edition, provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to appreciate the full range of international politics in contemporary affairs. Integrating a theme of Globalization and Fragmentation throughout, the book enables students to see beyond the notion of "globalization" as a buzzword and to become aware of the trade-offs and tensions that result from a "global community." Furthering this theme, the authors introduce the concept of Conflict and Cooperation so that students can see how world leaders balance their relationships with other countries.

World Politics in a New Era introduces the predominant theories used to explain international relations in Chapter Two. This thorough foundation is followed by discussions of these various theories, which appear throughout the narrative. In addition, "At a Glance" features are integrated throughout the text; these summaries help students to see how the theories work and also how they intersect with individual, domestic, and systemic levels of analysis.

Four chapters in the text are devoted to reviewing key historical events, providing students with the context necessary to grasp world politics. A new chapter on non-western hisotry--Chapter 5. Imperialism and Its Victims--allows students to move beyond the typical "western" understanding of world events.

Each chapter offers a role-playing exercise called "What Would You Do?" that gives students the opportunity to play the decision-maker during the midst of a crisis. This feature profiles real-life situations and asks students to plan a course of action using the material they've learned in the course. This experience of analyzing a crisis and proposing solutions is a skill that students can use in other political science courses as well as in their daily lives.

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About the Author:
Steven L. Spiegel is Professor of Political Science at UCLA.

Elizabeth Matthews is Assistant Professor of Political Science at California State University, San Marcos.

Jennifer M. Taw is Assistant Professor of Government at Claremont McKenna College.

Kristen P. Williams is Associate Professor of Government at Clark University.
Review:
"This seems almost the only good text that goes through the historical development of the international system. . . .[Other strengths include] solid, well organized, information on the most important theories and issues of international relations study, presented in a way that allows for
development and exploration in class." - Scott Erb, University of Maine, Farmington

"The pedagogical tools used ("Spotlight", "At A Glance", and "What Would You Do?" features) are very strong. The discussion of international trade and finance is first-rate. The treatment of national security generally, and the relationship of nuclear strategy to arms control and disarmament
in particular, is well-conceived and executed." - Eugene P. Tadie, George Mason University

"Major strengths of this text include an excellent account of fundamental ideas of international relations; an excellent account of the basics of the history of international relations; and good discussion of contemporary transnational social issues like disease and environmental degradation."
- Chandler Rosenberger, Boston University

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  • PublisherOxford University Press
  • Publication date2008
  • ISBN 10 0195336550
  • ISBN 13 9780195336559
  • BindingPaperback
  • Edition number4
  • Number of pages672
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