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J o s h u a S . G o ldstein Thoroughly updated to cover world affairs through 2012, International Relations is praised for being the most current and comprehensive introduction to international relations theory as well as security, economic, and global issues. From war and trade to human rights and the environment, this survey explores relations among states and the influence of transnational actors and events. Applying a broad range of theoretical perspectives to show students how to analyze current events, International Relations offers the best tools for understanding what is happening in the world today.
• The most up-to-date analysis of world affairs available in any
• Tables and figures portray the most recent data, including new data on GDP after the global recession, migration and refugees, debt in the developing world, the HIV/AIDS epidemic, UN peacekeeping operations, and more.
• Numerous new photos from 2011 draw visual attention to
current events while reinforcing key concepts in the text.
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introductory text helps students learn about—and analyze— political, economic, and cultural events throughout the world. The 2012–2013 Update covers the Arab Spring uprisings, the U.S. killing of Osama bin Laden, the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, the escalating European financial crisis and the struggle for the future of the euro zone, the success of Russia’s quest to join the World Trade Organization, the growth of the world’s population past seven billion, and much more.
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“Goldstein and Pevehouse have written a unique text that is a perfect fit not just for introductory international relations courses but also for multidisciplinary international studies courses. Better than anyone, they sensibly combine political science, economics, history, and more with plenty of illustrative regional examples to help my students build a comprehensive picture of the world.” —David Bearce, University of Colorado–Boulder
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“International Relations strikes a wonderful balance between providing students with factual knowledge about what is going on in the world and the theoretical tools necessary to make sense of it all. Clearly written, well organized, and up-to-the-minute, it is a terrific introduction to the field.” —Andrew Kydd, University of Wisconsin–Madison
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