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International Relations, Brief 2006-2007 Edition, 3/E
Joshua S. Goldstein, American University, Washington D.C. and University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Jon C. Pevehouse, University of Wisconsin, Madison

ISBN-10: 0321434315
ISBN-13: 9780321434319

Publisher: Longman
Copyright: 2007
Format: Paper; 448 pp
Status: Out of Print

Suggested retail price: $73.67
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This brief version of the top-selling text in its field gives instructors the flexibility to assign more than one book in the course, while still providing unparalleled coverage of international political economy, traditional and alternative theoretical perspectives, technology, and contemporary global events.

This brief version of Goldstein’s bestseller offers the popular features of the larger book in a brief, flexible format. It distinguishes itself from the competition through its strong coverage of alternative theoretical perspectives, the environment, and women.  The book integrates technology seamlessly with marginal icons linking to additional online content such as video clips, interactive simulations, and practice tests. The Updated Third Edition offers a brand new feature — “Careers in IR”–that will help students apply their study of international relations to their own career plans, as well as key updates on ever-changing topics such as the war in Iraq, Iran’s nuclear weapons program, Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza strip, Palestinian and Israeli elections, Islamic radicalism in Europe, possible bird flu pandemics and rising AIDS infections, China on the rise, the election of the first woman president in Africa, and more.  Lauded for its commitment to currency, lively writing style, colorful photo program, and abundance of examples, International Relations, Brief is a favorite of both students and instructors because it makes the rich complexity of international politics accessible and exciting.

  • Full-color design and large trim size--and a compelling photo program--make the book visually appealing for students.
  • “Policy Perspectives” This one-page feature puts students in the shoes of top policy makers – for example, Russian President Putin--making foreign-policy choices in response to a problem or challenge.  The feature engages students and asks them to apply IR concepts in real-world situations, while also underscoring the role of individuals in the foreign-policy process. 
  • Unique “text-and-technology” learning system integrates the book's Companion Website and MyPoliSciLab with the text, offering today's students a way of learning international relations that will stimulate and engage.   (See list of icons below.)
  • TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE–MyPoliSciLab for International Relations MyPoliSciLab is a state of the art, interactive and instructive online solution for your IR course.   Available in Course Compass, (Longman’s Blackboard-based course management system) and also as a website alone, MyPoliSciLab offers students a wealth of simulations, interactive exercises, and assessment tools—all integrated with an on-line e-book.  For each chapter of the text, students will navigate through a “pre-test,” “post-test,” chapter review, and a full chapter exam--all linked to the on-line e-book, so they can assess, review, and improve their understanding of the concepts within the chapters.   In addition to the online chapter content and assessment, students will have access to 13 in-depth simulations, aligned to chapter topics that give them a role to play, so they can experience the excitement of International Relations first hand.   Topics for the simulations will include - ethnic conflict, war and security, multinational corporations and labor, the environment and more. In addition, MyPoliSciLab now contains video clips coordinated to chapter material and mapping exercises. FREE when packaged with this text.
  • Technology Advantage — MyPoliSciLab — WEBSITE ALONE VERSION -for International Relations.  This website alone version of the popular, state-of-the-art, online product offers all the same exciting, interactive features as the CourseCompass version PLUS increased assessment.  Pre- and Post-tests have been dramatically expanded to work with Gradetracker, offering students feedback on their understanding of chapter topics and a study plan to help direct their studying efforts more effectively.  Gradetracker also offers instructors an easy way to track and assess student performance and understanding.  
  •  “Web Link” icons in the text's margins direct students to numerous activities on Goldstein’s Companion Website (www.internationalrelations.net), where they link to relevant resources and use the information they find to answer online critical thinking questions about core IR concepts.
  • “Information Revolution” icons also direct students to the Companion Website where they participate in activities that explore how changes in information technologies are impacting IR.
  • “The Changing World Order” icons in each chapter direct students to the Companion Website where this feature examines the impact of 9/11 on international relations.
  • “Video” icons direct students to the Companion Website through which they can access current video clips from PBS’s The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer followed byu critical thinking questions tied to concepts within the textbook.
  • “Simulation”  icons in each chapter direct the reader to online simulations found on MyPoliSciLab.  Each simulation puts the student in the role of a political actor, such as President John F. Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis.  These simulations engage the students, bring concepts to life, and give students the opportunity to apply course concepts to the real world.
  • “Online Practice Test” icons at the end of each chapter remind students to take a practice test on the book’s Companion Website.

  • “Careers in IR”  This new feature is a half-page box that appears on page 76 (diplomacy), 230 (international business), and 283 (NGO’s) and answers the common student question:  “How will this course help me find a job?”  Each box helps students think about how to apply their study of international relations to their future careers
  • Completely updated and expanded coverage on the world’s fast-moving issues and regions, such as: the war in Iraq, elections for Iraq’s new government, and the possible draw-down of U.S. forces; the growing conflict over Iran’s alleged nuclear weapon’s program; Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, Palestinian and Israeli elections, and the changing role of Hamas; Islamic radicalism in Europe and its influence on EU integration, from the London subway bombings to riots in France; underfunded world health authorities preparing for a possible bird flu pandemic while AIDS infections continue to rise; world trade talks — stalled over agricultural subsidies — facing collapse or breakthrough in early 2006; the election of Africa’s first woman president — in Liberia — and Germany’s first woman chancellor; China “on the rise,” resisting calls for currency reevaluation and intellectual property protection; the failed Summit of the Americas in Fall 2005, renewed six-party negotiations over North Korea’s nuclear weapons.
  • Updated “Policy Perspective” boxes, replacing boxes with leaders no longer in office with current office holders and policy makers.
  • Photos, data tables, graphs, text, and footnotes all updated to bring students the most recent and timely information through Spring, 2006.

Goldstein, International Relations, Brief Third Edition

Preface

To the Student

A Note on Nomenclature

A Key to Icon Usage

Maps

 

Chapter 1: Understanding International Relations Chapter 2: Power Politics

Chapter 3: Alternatives to Power Politics

Chapter 4: Conflict and War Chapter 5: Trade

Chapter 6: International Organization and Law

Chapter 7: North-South Relations

Chapter 8: Environment and Technology

Conclusion

For International Relations


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    Living Democracy gets students to participate in learning, in the classroom, and in change. The book’s young and energetic author team cares deeply about student learning and student engagement.  Lead author Dan Shea founded the Center for Political Participation and his experiences working with students in the classroom and in the center inspired him to team up with co-authors Joanne Connor Green (Texas Christian University) and Christopher E. Smith (Michigan State) to write an American Government text that truly inspires students and helps them experience the impact of government in their daily lives.  Everything about the book–the writing, design, examples, photos, activities, and every page of the text–is designed to get students to participate in their class and in American politics.

     

    In a recent survey of American Government courses, 80% of instructors named  student apathy–about the course material, about politics, about the prospect that government can do anything to enrich their lives–as the number one problem in their course. Written with the belief that introductory courses in American Government are critically important for our students–as well as for the long-term stability of the democratic process–Living Democracy is designed to help students draw connections between topics and to find a role for themselves in politics and government. The text’s innovative approach to American government presents the dynamic nature of our country's democratic process more accurately than any other book currently on the market, while offering all of the material found in a comprehensive, traditionally organized government text within an active framework.

  • 0136132103Living Democracy, Basic Edition
    Shea, Green & Smith
    © 2007 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 744 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0136132103 | ISBN-13: 9780136132103
    Brief Description

    • For BRIEF undergraduate courses in American Government that want California Politics coverage IN the core American Governement text.

     

    Condensed treatment of Civil Liberties and Civil Rights, and Civic Engagement, Interest Groups and Social Movements. Coverage of Public and Economic Policy omitted.

     

    This is the book that gets students to participate. 

     

    Living Democracy gets students to participate in learning, in the classroom, and in change. The book’s young and energetic author team cares deeply about student learning and student engagement.  Lead author Dan Shea founded the Center for Political Participation and his experiences working with students in the classroom and in the center inspired him to team up with co-authors Joanne Connor Green (Texas Christian University) and Christopher E. Smith (Michigan State) to write an American Government text that truly inspires students and helps them experience the impact of government in their daily lives.  Everything about the book–the writing, design, examples, photos, activities, and every page of the text–is designed to get students to participate in their class and in American politics.

     

    In a recent survey of American Government courses, 80% of instructors named  student apathy–about the course material, about politics, about the prospect that government can do anything to enrich their lives–as the number one problem in their course. Written with the belief that introductory courses in American Government are critically important for our students–as well as for the long-term stability of the democratic process–Living Democracy is designed to help students draw connections between topics and to find a role for themselves in politics and government. The text’s innovative approach to American government presents the dynamic nature of our country's democratic process more accurately than any other book currently on the market, while offering all of the material found in a comprehensive, traditionally organized government text within an active framework.

  • 0131577867Living Democracy, Brief California Edition
    Shea, Green & Smith
    © 2008 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 960 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0131577867 | ISBN-13: 9780131577862
    Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

    • For undergraduate courses in American Government.

     

    This is the book that gets students to participate. 

     

    Living Democracy gets students to participate in learning, in the classroom, and in change. The book’s young and energetic author team cares deeply about student learning and student engagement.  Lead author Dan Shea founded the Center for Political Participation and his experiences working with students in the classroom and in the center inspired him to team up with co-authors Joanne Connor Green (Texas Christian University) and Christopher E. Smith (Michigan State) to write an American Government text that truly inspires students and helps them experience the impact of government in their daily lives.  Everything about the book–the writing, design, examples, photos, activities, and every page of the text–is designed to get students to participate in their class and in American politics.

     

    In a recent survey of American Government courses, 80% of instructors named  student apathy–about the course material, about politics, about the prospect that government can do anything to enrich their lives–as the number one problem in their course. Written with the belief that introductory courses in American Government are critically important for our students–as well as for the long-term stability of the democratic process–Living Democracy is designed to help students draw connections between topics and to find a role for themselves in politics and government. The text’s innovative approach to American government presents the dynamic nature of our country's democratic process more accurately than any other book currently on the market, while offering all of the material found in a comprehensive, traditionally organized government text within an active framework.

  • 0136132146Living Democracy, Brief National Edition
    Shea, Green & Smith
    © 2007 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 720 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0136132146 | ISBN-13: 9780136132141
    Brief Description

    • For undergraduate courses in American Government.

     

    This is the book that gets students to participate. 

     

    Living Democracy gets students to participate in learning, in the classroom, and in change. The book’s young and energetic author team cares deeply about student learning and student engagement.  Lead author Dan Shea founded the Center for Political Participation and his experiences working with students in the classroom and in the center inspired him to team up with co-authors Joanne Connor Green (Texas Christian University) and Christopher E. Smith (Michigan State) to write an American Government text that truly inspires students and helps them experience the impact of government in their daily lives.  Everything about the book–the writing, design, examples, photos, activities, and every page of the text–is designed to get students to participate in their class and in American politics.

     

    In a recent survey of American Government courses, 80% of instructors named  student apathy–about the course material, about politics, about the prospect that government can do anything to enrich their lives–as the number one problem in their course. Written with the belief that introductory courses in American Government are critically important for our students–as well as for the long-term stability of the democratic process–Living Democracy is designed to help students draw connections between topics and to find a role for themselves in politics and government. The text’s innovative approach to American government presents the dynamic nature of our country's democratic process more accurately than any other book currently on the market, while offering all of the material found in a comprehensive, traditionally organized government text within an active framework.

  • 0132320800Living Democracy, Brief Texas Edition
    Shea, Green, Smith, Gibson & Robison
    © 2007 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 996 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0132320800 | ISBN-13: 9780132320801
    Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

    • For undergraduate courses in American Government. This comprehensive text covers Foreign and National Security, Economic Policy, Public Policy and California Politics.

     

    This is the book that gets students to participate. 

     

    Living Democracy gets students to participate in learning, in the classroom, and in change. The book’s young and energetic author team cares deeply about student learning and student engagement.  Lead author Dan Shea founded the Center for Political Participation and his experiences working with students in the classroom and in the center inspired him to team up with co-authors Joanne Connor Green (Texas Christian University) and Christopher E. Smith (Michigan State) to write an American Government text that truly inspires students and helps them experience the impact of government in their daily lives.  Everything about the book–the writing, design, examples, photos, activities, and every page of the text–is designed to get students to participate in their class and in American politics.

     

    In a recent survey of American Government courses, 80% of instructors named  student apathy–about the course material, about politics, about the prospect that government can do anything to enrich their lives–as the number one problem in their course. Written with the belief that introductory courses in American Government are critically important for our students–as well as for the long-term stability of the democratic process–Living Democracy is designed to help students draw connections between topics and to find a role for themselves in politics and government. The text’s innovative approach to American government presents the dynamic nature of our country's democratic process more accurately than any other book currently on the market, while offering all of the material found in a comprehensive, traditionally organized government text within an active framework.

  • 0131577875Living Democracy, California Edition
    Shea, Green, Smith & Clarke
    © 2008 | Prentice Hall | Cloth; 1056 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0131577875 | ISBN-13: 9780131577879
    Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

    • For undergraduate courses in American Government.

     

    This is the book that gets students to participate. 

     

    Living Democracy gets students to participate in learning, in the classroom, and in change. The book’s young and energetic author team cares deeply about student learning and student engagement.  Lead author Dan Shea founded the Center for Political Participation and his experiences working with students in the classroom and in the center inspired him to team up with co-authors Joanne Connor Green (Texas Christian University) and Christopher E. Smith (Michigan State) to write an American Government text that truly inspires students and helps them experience the impact of government in their daily lives.  Everything about the book—the writing, design, examples, photos, activities, and every page of the text—is designed to get students to participate in their own learning, in the classroom, and in American politics.

     

    In a recent survey of American Government instructors, 80% named student apathy as the number one problem in their course. Students are simply not engaged in the course material or in local politics. They do not believe the government can affect change and enrich their lives. Written with the belief that introductory courses in American Government are critically important for our students—as well as for the long-term stability of the democratic process—Living Democracy is designed to help students draw connections between topics and to find a role for themselves in politics and government. The text’s innovative approach to American government presents the dynamic nature of our country's democratic process more accurately than any other book currently on the market, while offering all of the material found in a comprehensive, traditionally organized government text within an active framework.

     

  • 0130497061Living Democracy, National Edition
    Shea, Green & Smith
    © 2007 | Prentice Hall | Cloth; 840 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0130497061 | ISBN-13: 9780130497062
    Brief Description

    • For undergraduate courses in American Government.

     

    This is the book that gets students to participate. 

     

    Living Democracy gets students to participate in learning, in the classroom, and in change. The book’s young and energetic author team cares deeply about student learning and student engagement.  Lead author Dan Shea founded the Center for Political Participation and his experiences working with students in the classroom and in the center inspired him to team up with co-authors Joanne Connor Green (Texas Christian University) and Christopher E. Smith (Michigan State) to write an American Government text that truly inspires students and helps them experience the impact of government in their daily lives.  Everything about the book–the writing, design, examples, photos, activities, and every page of the text–is designed to get students to participate in their class and in American politics.

     

    In a recent survey of American Government courses, 80% of instructors named  student apathy–about the course material, about politics, about the prospect that government can do anything to enrich their lives–as the number one problem in their course. Written with the belief that introductory courses in American Government are critically important for our students–as well as for the long-term stability of the democratic process–Living Democracy is designed to help students draw connections between topics and to find a role for themselves in politics and government. The text’s innovative approach to American government presents the dynamic nature of our country's democratic process more accurately than any other book currently on the market, while offering all of the material found in a comprehensive, traditionally organized government text within an active framework.

  • 0132408236Living Democracy, Texas Edition
    Shea, Green, Smith, Gibson & Robison
    © 2007 | Prentice Hall | Cloth; 1104 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0132408236 | ISBN-13: 9780132408233
    Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

    • MyPoliSciLab is a state-of-the-art interactive and instructive solution for American Government and International Relations, designed to be used as a supplement to a traditional lecture course, or to completely administer an online course. Delivered within CourseCompass, WebCT, Blackboard, or without course management, MyPoliSciLab is flexible! Customize your course or use the materials as presented. MyPoliSciLab gives you and your students access to a wealth of resources all geared to meet the individual teaching and learning needs of every instructor and every student.

     

    Combining an E-book, multimedia simulations, video debates, research support, practice tests, exams, and more, MyPoliSciLab engages students and gives them the tools they need to enhance their performance in your course.

     

    MyPoliSciLab is appropriate for an introduction to American Government or International Relations. For a list of participating books, see the MyPoliSciLab Series page.

  • 0205556965MYPOLISCILAB: Where participation leads to action!
    Pearson
    © 2007 | Longman | Website | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0205556965 | ISBN-13: 9780205556960
    URL: http://www.mypoliscilab.com
    Brief Description

    • With an emphasis on elections and their importance in the American political system, this groundbreaking offers a stimulating, analytical approach to American government and a unique perspective on contemporary politics.

     

    Noted scholars and teachers all, the authors propose in their text that politicians today are perpetually engaged in the election process—a “permanent campaign”—which has profoundly affected how our government functions today.  The proliferation of public opinion polls, the growing influence of the Internet, the ubiquitous nature of the news media, and the increasingly important role of interest groups–all demonstrate that America is moving toward a more popular democracy and have blurred the lines between politicians campaigning and governing. 

     

    The sixth edition of this prestigious text will have been brought completely up-to-date through the end of the George W. Bush administration and 2008 Presidential Election, by its publication. 

  • 0205662951The New American Democracy, 6/E
    Fiorina, Peterson, Johnson & Mayer
    © 2009 | Longman | Paper; 752 pages | Estimated Availability: 12/26/2008
    ISBN-10: 0205662951 | ISBN-13: 9780205662951
    Brief Description

    • With an emphasis on elections and their importance in our political system, Morris Fiorina and Paul Peterson's groundbreaking text offers a stimulating, analytical approach to American government that engages students as it gives them a unique understanding of their political system as it exists and functions today.

     

    The accessibility of instant public opinion polls, the growing influence of Internet, the ubiquitous nature of the news media, and the increasingly important role of interest groups–all of which Fiorina and Peterson use to demonstrate that America is moving toward a more popular democracy–have blurred the lines between campaigning and governing. Politicians today are constantly engaged in the campaign process–a “permanent campaign”–this has profoundly affected how our government functions today. The fifth edition of this presitgious text has been brought completely up-to-date through the second George W. Bush administration and 2006 midterm elections, includes  engaging debate-style readings throughout, and is now available in a unique “Sandbox” format that allows instructors to seamlessly blend text chapters with policy material and/or selections from the “Great Questions in Politics” series.

  • 0321416147The New American Democracy, 5/E
    Fiorina, Peterson, Johnson & Mayer
    © 2007 | Longman | Paper; 752 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0321416147 | ISBN-13: 9780321416148
    Brief Description

    • With an emphasis on elections and their importance in our political system, Morris Fiorina and Paul Peterson's groundbreaking text offers a stimulating, analytical approach to American government that engages students as it gives them a unique understanding of their political system as it exists and functions today.

     

    The accessibility of instant public opinion polls, the growing influence of Internet, the ubiquitous nature of the news media, and the increasingly important role of interest groups—all of which Fiorina and Peterson use to demonstrate that America is moving toward a more popular democracy—have blurred the lines between campaigning and governing. Politicians today are constantly engaged in the campaign process—a “permanent campaign”—this has profoundly affected how our government functions today. The fifth edition of this presitgious text has been brought completely up-to-date through the second George W. Bush administration and 2006 midterm elections, includes  engaging debate-style readings throughout, and is now also available in a unique “Sandbox” format that allows instructors to seamlessly blend text chapters with policy material and/or selections from the “Great Questions in Politics” series.

  • 0321430077New American Democracy, The, Alternate Edition, 5/E
    Fiorina, Peterson, Johnson & Mayer
    © 2007 | Longman | Paper; 656 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0321430077 | ISBN-13: 9780321430076