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 : The Globalization of World Politics

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 327
EAN: 9780199297771
Edition: 4
ISBN: 0199297770
Label: Oxford University Press, USA
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 745
Publication Date: January 18, 2008
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Studio: Oxford University Press, USA




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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Now in its fourth edition, this internationally successful text has been fully revised and updated in light of recent developments in world politics, with new chapters on the changing nature of war, human security, and international ethics. A comprehensive introduction to international relations, it is ideally suited to students coming to the subject for the first time. It provides a coherent, accessible, and lively account of the globalization of world politics.
Features:
* Contains work from an impressive line-up of international contributors who are experts in their fields; the chapters have been carefully edited in order to ensure an integrated and coherent style throughout the book
* Covers history, theory, structures and processes, and international issues
* Offers a visually stunning 4-color interior
* Enhanced by a comprehensive companion website that includes a test bank, PowerPoint slides, case studies, multiple-choice questions, links to journal articles, a flashcard glossary, and--new to this edition--video clips, video pod-casts of contributors, and a news feed
New to this Edition:
* Three new chapters on the changing nature of war, human security, and international ethics
* Each chapter includes a 400-word case study
* More examples from the developing world



Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - VERY GOOD
THE BOOK WAS IN THE CONDITION DESCRIBED AND I GOT IT WITHIN THE TIMEFRAME SPECIFIED. THANK YOU.



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Great book
It is an excellent book if you desire to study International Relation. The book gave you very intensive review of all kinds of theory, included but not limited to: Realism theory, Liberalism theory, the English School theory, Constructivism theory, Marxism theory and so on. The book gave you very detail descriptions of every theory and some historical examples.

The book is written and published by British writer and publisher, which gave you slightly different point of views from domestic ... Read More



Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Horribly written
I've read three chapters so far (23, 1, 2) and am very unhappy with the book.

The flow of ideas is poor. It is common to read essentially the same sentence a page or two later and then again a page or two later.

I've already found a few spelling mistakes and one or two grammatical mistakes. Many places the grammar is technically correct, but the wording is just horrible. It sounds in a sense that the author is making a strained effort to sound more intelligent at the expense ... Read More



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - An excellent compilation of World Politics papers
It is one of the most comprehensive and exhaustive IR books a proffesional, academic or student, can have. I recommend it without any doubt.



Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Good organization but disappointing content
The organization of the work is excellent and many of the chapters (including those written by John Baylis) were clear, concise, and easy for a graduate class to follow. Unfortunately, other selections in the work are diffuse, rambling, or awkwardly-written. Moreover, despite an attempt to provide a balanced perspective on whether globalization is actually occurring, the work tends to support the globalization argument without providing strong evidence. Baylis' brilliant initial chapter actually presents ... Read More




 



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