International Relations -- Politics and Economics of the 21st Century (World Politics and International Relations Translation Series · Classic Textbook Series)

Author: (USA) William Nester
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: For the first time, author William Nester comprehensively and deeply introduces geopolitical and often overlooked geoeconomic factors into the field of international relations. He weaves these two elements into every chapter, allowing readers to clearly understand how geopolitical struggles unfold within the global economy and how politics and economics are truly inseparable. In this book, the author combines major historical events, theories, and current international issues and case studies with a lively and insightful writing style, conveying fundamental theoretical knowledge, new information, and case studies to students. Additionally, the textbook-style format of this book is also very suitable as an introductory reading for the discipline of international relations. Vivid case studies—such as the riots at the 1990 Seattle WTO summit, the 1990-1991 Gulf War, the U.S.-EU beef war, and other examples—help readers connect theory with practice. Thought-provoking questions and online resources at the end of each chapter provide readers with a practical and informational platform for deeper reflection and research. A concise glossary of key terms—provides explanations of important terms and keywords in the discipline of international relations. This book is an outstanding introductory reading for the discipline of international relations, as it comprehensively and deeply introduces geopolitical and often overlooked geoeconomic factors into the field of international relations for the first time. Readers can clearly understand how geopolitical struggles unfold within the global economy and how politics and economics are inseparable. In the decade leading up to the new millennium, the world underwent profound changes. The realities of international relations have greatly diverged from traditional focuses—peace and war. In this book, the author combines international relations theoretical research, thematic studies, current issues, and case studies with a lively and insightful writing style, conveying fundamental theoretical knowledge and new information and case studies to students. Each chapter includes key concepts and keywords as well as a glossary, and thought-provoking questions and reference websites are provided at the end of each chapter. The author strives to study the discipline of international relations with a fresh and comprehensive perspective, making it suitable for both beginners in international relations and general readers interested in the subject. In this book, the author combines international relations theoretical research, thematic studies, current issues, and case studies with a lively and insightful writing style, conveying fundamental theoretical knowledge and new information and case studies to students. Each chapter includes key concepts and keywords as well as a glossary, and thought-provoking questions and reference websites are provided at the end of each chapter.