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For courses in International Relations. Building a Foundation for International Relations International Relations enables readers to form a framework for analyzing the complex and constantly changing information that comprises our increasingly interconnected world. Opening readers’ eyes to the positive and negative events that occur across the globe every day, authors Jon Pevehouse and Joshua Goldstein offer a strong foundation in current global affairs, with insight into topics like foreign assistance in the developing world, the changing nature of war, and global poverty levels. The Eleventh Edition explores themes of international relationships from economic, social, and political standpoints. Through human scale stories that touch on broader themes such as war and peace, humans and their environment, poverty and development, and more, the book provides readers with relatable material to understand international relations. Also available with MyPoliSciLab® MyPoliSciLab for the International Relations course extends learning online to engage readers and improve results. Media resources with assignments bring concepts to life, and offer readers opportunities to practice applying what they’ve learned. Please note: this version of MyPoliSciLab does not include an eText. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab™ & Mastering™ does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab & Mastering, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.
This text investigates the core question of how students can construct a coherent analytical framework to interpret the rapidly shifting dynamics of the global political and economic landscape. Authors Joshua S. Goldstein and Jon Pevehouse utilize their extensive academic backgrounds in political science to synthesize complex data regarding international conflict, economic development, and environmental policy. By integrating human-scale narratives with broader theoretical models, the authors provide a structured approach for evaluating the multifaceted interactions between states, international organizations, and non-state actors.
What You Will Find
Experts and educators frequently cite this work as a foundational text for undergraduate international relations courses due to its balanced integration of theory and current global events. Readers often note the accessibility of the prose, which effectively translates dense political science concepts into manageable material for students new to the field.
Page Count:
512
Publication Date:
1998-01-01
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
ISBN-10:
0201593572
ISBN-13:
9780201593570