International Politics on the World Stage, Brief
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Book Overview
This concise text provides students and instructors with a comprehensive overview of world politics, inviting them in a straightforward and accessible way to explore international relations and its new challenges. A hallmark of the text is the authors' position that politics affect the lives of all of us, and that the individual can have an impact, whether small or large, by being politically aware and by taking action. The eighth edition includes an enhanced art program with 7 more charts and analyses and updates of currents including economic trends, possibilities of a new direction in U.S. foreign policy under the Obama administration, global environment issues and much more.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0073378992
ISBN13:9780073378992
Release Date:June 2009
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Langua
Length:386 Pages
Weight:1.54 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 7.3" x 9.2"
Grade Range:Postsecondary
Customer Reviews
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speedy with a good eye
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I was very pleased with the time it took to arrive to my place since my order. The book was also in good condition and any faults it had were clearly marked and assessed with an accurate eye on the web page. thanks for a speedy mail!
Good Textbook
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I like this textbook. It is easy to read, and that's good! The material could be so dry, but I can almost sense the author's enthusiasm in presenting the material, and it is in that enthusiasm that keeps the book interesting. There is also a website that goes along with the book, with vocabulary words, quizzes, and discussions.
Good textbook
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I'm happy with the required textbook that my professor chose(WSU-that's Washington State). My only complaint is that there is no glossary of terms to reference at the end of the book. The book is easy to read, and the terms that are important are highlighted. I found the the end of the chapter summary very helpful. My attitudes toward the book might be a bit subjective, due to the fact that it's currently helping me ace my assignments.
International politics on the world stage
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book is the text book for a class my daughter is taking. The school's bookstore was out of stock and could not provide a date when the text would be restocked
An Appropriate World Politics Textbook
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Rourke covers topics using horizontal and vertical methods. He explaisn the nature of power relationships, non governmental organizations, intergovernmental organizations, and other political structural forms horizontally while explaining political happenings and characters vertically. His section on the nature and conduct of diplomacy is quite well done for a survey textbook. The level of articulation and the engagement of the reader makes this a good choice for a survey or introductory World Politics classroom. AP World History course instructors may also want to examine this book as it may fit well with high school students as well as undergraduates.
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