Understanding international conflicts : an introduction to theory and history
Nye, Joseph S.2009
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Total copies: 3
"Written by renowned scholar and former policymaker Joseph Nye, this text is a brief and penetrating introduction to the study of world politics. It deftly applies a combination of history and theory to evaluate conflict and cooperation among international actors, thus providing students a framework for understanding contemporary issues. From World War I to modern terrorism and information revolutions to global governance, Understanding International Conflicts is a highly readable survey that answers as well as raises compelling questions about the future of international relations." -- SAF Professional Reading Programme Fourth Edition - STAGE I: OCT to CPT 1 & 1WO-2WO
Main title:
Understanding international conflicts : an introduction to theory and history / Joseph S. Nye, Jr.
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Edition:
7th ed.
Imprint:
New York : Pearson Longman, c2009.
Collation:
xviii, 302 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Is there an enduring logic of conflict in world politics? -- Origins of the great twentieth-century conflicts -- Balance of power and World War I -- The failure of collective security and World War II -- The Cold War -- Conflicts after the Cold War--interventions and institutions -- Globalization and interdependence -- Information revolution and transnational actors -- A new world order?
ISBN:
9780205658879 (student copy)0205658873 (student copy)9780205658831 (exam copy)0205658830 (exam copy)
Dewey class:
327.10904
LC class:
JZ1305JZ1305 NYE
Language:
English
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BRN:
18513