IR, 2014 Edition (with CourseMate Printed Access Card) (Explore Our New Political Science 1st Eds.) - Softcover

Scott, James M.; Carter, Ralph G.; Drury, A. Cooper

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9781111344238: IR, 2014 Edition (with CourseMate Printed Access Card) (Explore Our New Political Science 1st Eds.)

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ISBN 10: 111134423X ISBN 13: 9781111344238

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2013

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Created by the continuous feedback of a "student-tested, faculty-approved" process, IR delivers a visually appealing, succinct print component, tear-out review cards for students and prep cards for instructors, and a consistent online offering with CourseMate that includes an eBook in addition to a set of interactive digital tools all at a value-based price and proven to increase retention and outcomes. Conversational, affordable, and designed for today's students, IR explores the challenges of international politics and the evolving search for security in a complicated and connected world. Learn about current issues affecting the globe and discover how international actors seek international, economic, and human security through a variety of theoretical lenses. Each chapter is written around Learning Objectives that guide your reading and comprehension, and special features throughout help you see how the book's concepts apply to current world events and you. Authored by top teachers in the field, IR has strong themes, a wealth of study tools, and an appealing layout that give you everything you'll need to understand International Relations.

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About the Author:

James M. Scott is Herman Brown Chair and Professor of Political Science at Texas Christian University. His areas of specialization include foreign policy analysis and international relations, with particular emphasis on U.S. foreign policymaking and the domestic sources of foreign policy. He is author or editor of seven books (including this one), and over 60 articles, book chapters, review essays, and other publications. He has been conference organizer and president of both the Foreign Policy Analysis section of the International Studies Association, and the Midwest region of the International Studies Association. He has also been a two-time winner of the Klingberg Award for Outstanding Faculty Paper at the ISA Midwest Annual Meeting. Since 1996 he has received over two dozen awards from students and peers for his outstanding teaching and research, including his institution's highest awards for scholarship (2000 and 2001), teaching (2002) and research mentoring (2002). He directed the Democracy Interdependence and World Politics Summer Research Program, a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates, from 2005-2014, and he is currently an associate editor of FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS. In 2012, he received the Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholar Award from the International Studies Association - Midwest for outstanding scholarship and service.

Review:

"The writing style is the best I've come across--very engaging and easy to read. I think the students will like this book. . . . It is becoming clear to me that the writing style is going to be one of the most important reasons why I might adopt this book. It's truly engaging in bringing in examples, flowing nicely, and in almost having a conversation with the students."

"I would argue that the level of detail this new text presents is superior. It effectively addresses the major theories of international relations in [an] approachable way. Student understanding of international relations will benefit from the depth and explanatory detail included in this text."

"I know these authors, and I know that they're solid scholars and very student-oriented teachers. Thus, I'm interested in viewing their product. I've reviewed several IR texts over the last few years, and none has given me enough to change how I currently teach the course. If these guys live up to their potential, I expect them to produce a superior product than that which is currently on the market."

"[IR's] major advantage is its emphasis on current events and anecdotes that will help the students 'get' the concepts. . . . If it will save the students money and facilitate their learning and discussion, it is the best book available on the market. . . . This book has all of the information a good international relations text should contain. It clearly describes the paradigms and nuances of both realism and liberalism, and their modern-day rivals Marxism, constructivism, and Feminism. All of these concepts are clearly identified in a well-written, conversational manner, using frequent current event examples to engage students. It is also fairly concise and inexpensive, contains numerous resources both for the instructor and for students, and is not overly verbose. . . . I have been hard-pressed to find a comprehensive book for the course that offers students a glimpse into the different ways of looking at world events, and this is likely it."

"I think the clarity of writing style and coverage of crucial content are what differentiate this book from others on the market. This is one of the better titles I have looked at for a freshman-sophomore audience. The coverage of theory is comprehensive and clearly written but grounded in examples that speak to students' knowledge and interests. The introduction and theory chapters set this apart from the Rourke text I currently use."

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