World politics : international politics on the world stage, brief /
John T. Rourke, Mark A. Boyer
- 2nd edition
- xxiii, 469 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes glossary, bibliographical references and index.
Thinking and caring about world politics -- The evolution of world politics -- Levels of analysis -- Nationalism -- Transnationalism -- National states: the traditional structure -- International organization: the alternative structure -- National power and diplomacy: the traditional approach -- International law and morality: the alternative approach -- Managing national and international security -- The international economy: the global road map -- International economic competition and cooperation -- Preserving and enhancing human rights and dignity -- Preserving and enhancing the global commons.