World Politics - Softcover

Charles W. Kegley Jr.; Eugene R. Wittkopf; Charles W. Kegley Jr

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0333752384 ISBN 13: 9780333752388

Publisher: Macmillan Press, 1998

Synopsis

Rapid changes in world politics in the period since the Cold War pose a challenge to students, scholars and policymakers alike. Without a single overriding global issue to frame inquiry and understanding, there is little agreement about which dimensions of world politics are most important and the probable characteristics of the 21st century. This textbook comprehensively covers the evidence that describes how the world works and theories that explain what is unfolding and yet to come. In this, the extensively revised 7th edition, the authors keep pace with the march of events and the ever-changing theories and concepts of international relations. This edition contains stylistic revisions and a 4-colour design.

About this title

About the Author:

CHARLES W. KEGLEY JR is Pearce Professor of International Relations at the University of South Carolina. - EUGENE R. WITTKOPF is the R. Downs Poindexter Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge.

Review:

"The chapters are lucidly organized, with relevant and useful pedagogy. Each device is extremely useful, and will greatly aid students in understanding and appreciating the materials. I particularly like the controversy boxes which are thoughtfully done, the "world wide web" features, and the very timely literature presented on the further readings sections. I feel that the controversy boxes offer great starting points for student class presentations and debates."

"Chapter 5 [now chapter 6] is an interesting chapter in that it focuses on non-state actors in the interstate system, an analysis that you don't usually see in international relations/ world politics textbooks."

"This is a great text for teaching the Intro course. It covers all the major areas and gives students enough to do additional work later. The support material is very helpful if you are just starting. You are also not limited and can use this with most readers and ancillary texts. Strengths: a.) Clearly written with minimal jargon; b.) Doesn't overload the book with superfluous matter. Figures, tables and maps relate directly to the text; c.) Very up to date. Regular revisions have meant that the book has captured recent advances in the field."

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan Press
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0333752384
• ISBN 13: 9780333752388
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 608