World Politics
The Menu for Choice

Presents a theoretical orientation to the study of world politics, giving students the tools they need to adapt to the rapid change associated with international relations. This title features coverage of international law and organization.

"World Politics, 10/e, International Edition" continues to be a sophisticated and broad theoretical orientation to the study of world politics, giving students the tools they need to adapt to the rapid change associated with international relations. The 10th Edition features 15 chapters, instead of 17, increased coverage of international law and organization, and a new feature on ethics.

PART I: ANALYZING WORLD POLITICS. 1. World Politics: Analysis, Choice, and Constraint. 2. Thinking About World Politics: Theory and Reality. 3. States and Other Players on the World Stage. 4. International Society: The World System and Relations Between States. 5. Domestic Sources of Foreign Policy. 6. Decision Making: Rationality, Psychology, and Organizations. PART 2: CONFLICT AND COOPERATION. 7. Why States and Other Actors Resort to Force. 8. Armament and Disarmament. 9. International Law. 10. International Organization: United Nations and Collective Security. PART 3: INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY. 11. Interdependence and Economic Order. 12. Economic Integration and Globalization. 13. Development and Underdevelopment. PART 4: CHALLENGES FOR THE FUTURE. 14. The Global Commons: Environmental Threats and Responses. 15. Which Global Future?