Rochester, J. Martin

Fundamental principles of international relations J. Martin Rochester - New York : Westview Press, c2010. - xv, 412 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.



• pt. 1. Introduction: Conceptual and historical background
• 1. Understanding international relations, or getting a handle on the world
• 2. The historical development of the International system: from the birth of the nation-state to globalization
• pt. 2. Foreign policy and international politics: the dynamics of conflict and cooperation
• 3. States and foreign policy
• 4. Diplomacy, bargaining, and statecraft
• 5. War and the use of armed force
• 6. International organization and law
• pt. 3. Global problem-solving: issue-areas
• 7. Improving international security
• 8. Enhancing human rights and human development
• 9. Managing the world economy and promoting prosperity
• pt. 4. Conclusion: Thinking about the new millennium
• 10. The future of international relations: sovereignty, global governance, and the human prospect in the twenty-first century.


This lucid and engaging volume provides an essential framework for introducing students to the fundamentals of world politics by clarifying the complexities of its rapidly changing context

9780813344188 (alk. paper)

2009053126


International relations
International law
Diplomacy
World politics

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