Perspectives on International Relations: Power, Institutions, And Ideas

by Henry R. Nau

Lauded for its outstanding balance of accessibility and substance, Henry Nau s Perspectives on International Relations lays a real foundation for further study in IR while delivering the critical thinking skills students need to grasp the events unfolding on the world stage. Adopters consistently report that the book s even-handed application of three major viewpoints realism, liberalism, and constructivism is a singularly effective and engaging tool for getting students to understand how the seemingly abstract theories of IR make sense of global events and issues.

While maintaining its brevity and focus, the second edition s revision features the latest in world affairs, advancements in the scholarship, and refined pedagogical features throughout.

New to this edition, in response to user coverage of Marxism, feminism, soft power, and other perspectives throughout the book and also in Critical Theories sections in each chapter; Expanded coverage of key issues in terrorism, ethnic conflict, foreign policy, civil society, global governance, the democratic peace, environmental issues, NGOs, and human security;New Spotlight feature highlights the coverage of key ideas and concepts e.g., alliances, balance of power, anarchy so that students digest this information more readily;A new, friendlier interior design, including more learning tools, such as a marginal glossary, maps, photos, tables, and figures.

Genres: Nonfiction, Politics

Paperback

First published July 1, 2006

Reviews

[Bhaskar Sunkara · Rating 1 out of 5]

Required reading for IAFF005 and it's awful. Almost turned me off to my major and books in general. It's hard to imagine one man could be capable of manifesting such an abomination. Don't buy a new copy, even if he updates the edition a bit, it'll only encourage this type of behavior.

[Komal · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was starting from scratch, but this book gave a terrible impression of International Relations. Like in today's world, everything is advance, and I found this book biased. Where West shown as an angel and Asian and whole East as bad. That's wrong. In fact, in this advancement everyone's role is clear who is destructive and who is not, who is running for oil and supporting ISIS like West and who is defending themselves is East.

[J. Tayler Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is an excellent introduction to the field of international relations. Though a school textbook, it is one of those books which truly causes you to better understand subject - it doesn’t merely provide just information.