International Relations - Joshua Goldstein

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International Relations B R IE F SI X T H EDITION

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J o s hu a S . G o l d st ein Thoroughly updated to cover world affairs through 2012, the brief version of International Relations presents the same approach and coverage but in a streamlined and flexible format. From war and trade to human rights and the environment, this text is praised for being the most current introduction to international relations theory as well as security, economic, and global issues. Applying a broad range of theoretical perspectives to help students analyze what is happening in the world today, International Relations, Brief Edition is perfect for courses where multiple texts are assigned.

• 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.

Readings in International Relations pairs writings on international relations theory with writings on current events to help students explore the relationship between concept and application. To order, use ISBN 0-321-35619-5.

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• The most up-to-date analysis of world affairs available in any 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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“[As authors of a] thoroughly engaging and comprehensive textbook, Goldstein and Pevehouse successfully guide students in applying IR theory to real world events. The authors do a masterful job of explaining world affairs and of developing students’ ability to evaluate contemporary international policy debates.” —Jelena Subotic, Georgia State University

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“Students have realized that women—as factory workers, as peace activists, as political thinkers—need to be discussed in IR courses. Goldstein and Pevehouse’s up-to-the-minute, engaging introductory text responds to this need.” —Cynthia Enloe, Clark University

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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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