International Political Power Struggles and Peace (7th Edition)

Author: (USA) Hans Morgenthau
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Hans Morgenthau's classic work establishes realism as a fundamental approach to understanding international relations. Despite the numerous criticisms of realism, the continued use of Politics Among Nations in international relations courses is sufficient to prove its enduring value. It has been pointed out that for half a century, the study of international relations has been nothing more than a dialogue between those who adhere to Morgenthau's views and those who turn to other schools of thought. Over fifty years later, as international terrorism has become the focus of the contemporary international relations field, the dialogue between Morgenthau's perspectives and scholars around the world continues, with its impact more significant than ever before. The seventh edition preserves the original form of Morgenthau's work while adding a forty-page editor's introduction that explores the relevance of Politics Among Nations in a new era, offering a broad perspective. In the appendix, several politicians, scholars, and observers follow Morgenthau's pioneering insights, providing their insightful views on whether Morgenthau's ideas and principles can address today's crises and global challenges.