Russett, Bruce M.

World politics : the menu for choice / Bruce Russett, Harvey Starr. - Fifth edition. - xiv, 501 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- Analytical Dimensions -- Analyzing World Politics: Levels of Analysis and Constraint -- How Do We Think About World Politics? -- International Actors: States and Other Players on the World Stage -- The World System: How It Constrains Behavior -- The World System: Structure, Polarity, and War -- Relations Between States: Bases and Analysis of Power -- Relations Between States: Instruments of Influence -- Domestic Constraints: Do Different Kinds of Countries Have Different Kinds of Foreign Policies? -- Domestic Constraints: Governmental Structure and the Role of Public Opinion -- Individuals and World Politics: Role, Communication, and Decision Making -- Individuals and World Politics: Perceiving the World -- Contemporary and Future Problems of World Politics -- Conflict and Cooperation in Arms Races -- Deterrence and Arms Control -- Causes of Peace Among Industrialized Countries -- Dependence, Democracy, and Development -- Problems of Order and Interdependence in the World System -- Achieving Order and Collaboration in the World System -- Confronting Ecological Challenges to the World System -- Appendix A: Chronology of International Events -- Appendix B: Characteristics of States in the Contemporary International System -- Index. Pt. 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Pt. 2. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

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International relations

JX1391. / R88 1996

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