Perspectives on International Relations: Power, Institutions, Ideas

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 reviews:

• Expanded 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 IR: 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.