International relations

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International Relations presents the current concepts, theories, and events that comprise the discipline in a comprehensive yet accessible manner. Each of these elements is examined through the subfields of international security; international organization, law, and political economy; North-South issues; and the environment. This text illustrates how the various subfields of international relations are integrated conceptually while the use of concrete examples connects theory back to the real world events present in students’ lives. The Third Canadian Edition deepens the Canadian perspective; includes new coverage of recent major international events; and places more emphasis on the Environment, International Law, and International Organizations. Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Preface To the Student A Note on Nomenclature Part One: Studying International Relations Chapter 1 Introduction The Study of IR and Daily Life Actors and Influences The Power of Information Global Geography History Chapter 2 Realist Approaches Theoretical Approaches in International Relations Realism Power Rationality The International System Strategy The Economic Variant of Realism Chapter 3 Liberal Approaches Alternatives to Realism Liberal Pluralism Neoliberal Institutionalism Constructivism Peace Studies Economic Liberalism Chapter 4 Critical Approaches Diversity and Power Marxist Thought Feminism Postmodernism Part Two: International Security Chapter 5 Foreign Policy Making Foreign Policy Models of Decision-Making: The Rational Actor Model Models of Decision-Making: The Organizational Process and Bureaucratic Politics Models Models of Decision-Making: Elite Analysis and Instrumental Marxism Chapter 6 International Conflict The Wars of the World The Causes of War Conflicts of Interest Conflicts of Ideas Chapter 7 Militaries and the Use of Force The Use of Force Conventional Forces Terrorism Weapons of Mass Destruction States and Militaries Control of Military Forces Part Three: International Organizations and Law Chapter 8 International Organizations World Order Security Organizations Regional Organizations Global Organizations Nongovernmental Organizations Chapter 9 International Law The Evolution of World Order International Law Law and Sovereignty Human Rights Part Four: International Political Economy Chapter 10 Trade From Security to Political Economy Markets Trade Strategies Trade Regimes Chapter 11 Money and Business Globalization and Finance The Currency System State Financial Positions Multinational Business Part Five: North–South Issues and the Environment Chapter 12 The North–South Gap The State of the South Theories of Accumulation Imperialism Chapter 13 International Development What Is Development? Lessons North–South Capital Flows Foreign Assistance Chapter 14 Environment and Health Interdependence and the Environment Natural Resources Health Chapter 15 Postscript Studying International Relations in Canada: Relevant Links Glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U W Z Photo Credits Author Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Y Z Subject Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Reference Maps