Introduction to Global Politics 7th Edition by Steven Lamy, ISBN-13: 978-0197644546

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Introduction to Global Politics 7th Edition by Steven Lamy, ISBN-13: 978-0197644546

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• Publisher: ‎ Oxford University Press; 7th edition (August 3, 2022)
• Language: ‎ English
• ‎544 pages
• ISBN-10: ‎ 0197644546
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0197644546

Introduction to Global Politics, Seventh Edition, provides a current, engaging, and non-U.S. perspective on global politics. It shows students how to analyze global political events using theoretical approaches–both mainstream and alternative–and emphasizes non-state actors more than any other global politics text. The book offers a robust ancillary resource program, including interactive media activities designed to reinforce key concepts by simulating real-world situations, making Introduction to Global Politics, Seventh Edition, the perfect text to engage your students.

Table of Contents:

Cover Page

Title page

Copyright page

Contents

About the Authors

Maps of the World

Preface

A Global Approach

Learning Goals

Organization

Part I Foundations of Global Politics

Part II Global Actors

Part III Global Issues

Pedagogical Features

New to This Edition

Revision Highlights

Chapter-by-Chapter Improvements

Chapter 1 Introduction to Global Politics

Chapter 2 The Evolution of Global Politics

Chapter 3 Realism, Liberalism, and Critical Theories

Chapter 4 Making Foreign Policy

Chapter 5 Global and Regional Governance

Chapter 6 Global Security, Military Power, and Terrorism

Chapter 7 Human Rights and Human Security

Chapter 8 Global Trade and Finance

Chapter 9 Poverty, Development, and Hunger

Chapter 10 Environmental Issues

Teaching and Learning Tools

Oxford Learning Link (OLL)

Digital Learning Tools at www.oup.com/he/lamy7e

E-Book

Learning Management System Integration

Packaging Options

Acknowledgments

Supplements Author

Reviewers of the Seventh and All Previous Editions

1 Introduction to Global Politics

Introduction

International Relations and Global Politics

Global Actors

Global Issues

Theories of Global Politics

What Are Theories?

Theoretical Traditions in International Relations

The Rise of Realism

Rival Theories

Research Approaches: Historical, Social Scientific, and Constructivist

The Historical Approach

The Social Scientific Approach: Levels of Analysis

The Constructivist Approach

Dimensions of Globalization

Conclusion

Review Questions

List of Key Terms

2 The Evolution of Global Politics

Introduction

The Significance of the Peace of Westphalia

Revolutionary Wars

World Wars: Modern and Total

Legacies and Consequences of European Colonialism

Cold War

Onset of the Cold War

Conflict, Confrontation, and Compromise

The Rise and Fall of Détente

From Détente to a Second Cold War

From the End of the Cold War to the War on Terrorism

Globalization: Challenging the International Order?

From Superpower to Hyperpower: US Primacy

Europe in the New World System

Russia: From Yeltsin to Putin

East Asia: Primed for Rivalry?

Latin America: Becoming Global Players

The War on Terrorism: From 9/11 to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria

Conclusion

Review Questions

List of Key Terms

3 Realism, Liberalism, and Critical Theories

Introduction

What Is Realism?

The Essential Realism

Statism

Survival

Self-Help

One Realism or Many?

Classical Realism

Structural Realism, or Neorealism

Contemporary Realist Challenges to Structural Realism

What Theory Tells Us About Policy

What Is Liberalism?

Defining Liberalism

The Essential Liberalism

Neoliberalism

Liberalism in Practice

What Theory Tells Us About Policy

Critical Theories

The Essential Marxism

Third World Socialists

Feminist Theory

What Theory Tells Us About Policy

Constructivism

Conclusion

Review Questions

List of Key Terms

4 Making Foreign Policy

Introduction

What Is Foreign Policy?

States, Nationalism, and National Interests

Foreign Policy from Different Perspectives

Who Makes Foreign Policy?

What Do We Expect From Foreign Policy?

Levels of Analysis in Foreign Policy

Individual Factors, or the Human Dimension

National Factors, or Domestic Attributes

Systemic Factors, or the Nature of the International System

Global Factors

The Foreign Policy Process

Phase One: Initiation or Articulation

Phase Two: The Formulation of Foreign Policy

Phase Three: Foreign Policy Implementation

Phase Four: Foreign Policy Evaluation

Foreign Policy Strategies and Tools

Sticks: Military and Economic Tools

Carrots: Foreign Assistance

Sermons: Diplomatic Messaging and the Use of All Forms of Media

Soft, Smart, and Hard Power in Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy Styles and Traditions

Great-Power Foreign Policy

Middle-Power Foreign Policy

Small-State Foreign Policy

Conclusion

Review Questions

List of Key Terms

5 Global and Regional Governance

Introduction

International Law

International Order and Institutions

Criticisms of International Law

From International to Supranational Law?

The United Nations

A Brief History of the United Nations

The UN’s Principal Organs

The Security Council

Growth in UN Membership

The General Assembly

The Secretariat

The Economic and Social Council

The Trusteeship Council

The International Court of Justice

Maintenance of International Peace and Security

Increased Attention to Conditions Within States

Intervention Within States

Economic and Social Questions

The Reform Process of the United Nations

Country Level

Headquarters Level

The European Union and Other Regional Organizations

The Process of European Integration

Other Regional Actors: The African Union, the Organization of American States, The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the Arab League

The African Union

Organization of American States

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Arab League

China as a Leader of Global Institutions

The Growth of Global Civil Society

Multinational Corporations

INGOs as Global Political Actors

Sources of INGO Power

Forms of INGO Power

Information Politics

Symbolic Politics

Leverage Politics

Accountability Politics

Global Campaign Politics

Celebrity Diplomacy

Foundations and Think Tanks

Criminal and Terrorist Networks as Global Actors

Conclusion

Review Questions

List of Key Terms

6 Global Security, Military Power, and Terrorism

Introduction

What Is “Security”?

Mainstream and Critical Approaches to Security

Realist and Neorealist Views on Global Security

Liberal Institutionalist Views on Global Security

The Constructivist Approach to Global Security

The Feminist Approach to Global Security

Marxist and Radical Liberal or Utopian Approaches to Security

The Changing Character of War

The Nature of War

The Revolution in Military Affairs

Hybrid Warfare

Postmodern War

Globalization and New Wars

New Roles for NATO?

Nuclear Proliferation and Nonproliferation

Proliferation Optimism and Pessimism

Nuclear Weapons Effects

The Current Nuclear Age

Nuclear Motivations

Nuclear Capabilities and Intentions

Great Power Security and Strategy

United States

China

Russia

The European Union

Terrorism and Extremism

Terrorism: From Domestic to Global Phenomenon

The Impact of Globalization on Terrorism

Cultural Explanations

Economic Explanations

Religion and “New” Terrorism

Globalization, Technology, and Terrorism

Proselytizing

Security of Terrorist Organizations

Mobility

Combating Terrorism

Counterterrorism Activities

Conclusion

Review Questions

List of Key Terms

7 Human Rights and Human Security

Introduction

What Are Human Rights?

The Liberal Account of Rights

Human Rights and State Sovereignty

International Human Rights Legislation

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Subsequent UN Legislation

Enforcement of Human Rights Legislation

What Is Human Security?

Origin of the Concept

Human Security and Development

Human Security and Refugees

Common Security

History of Humanitarian Activism and Intervention

Contemporary Cases of Intervention and Nonintervention

Universalism Challenged

Humanitarian Dimensions

Political and Economic Rights and Security

Human Rights and Human Security During Conflict

Gender, Identity, and Human Security

The Role of the International Community

Responsibility to Protect, Prevent, and Rebuild

Basic Principles

Conclusion

Review Questions

List of Key Terms

8 Global Trade and Finance

Introduction

The Emergence of a Global Trade and Monetary System

Global Trade and Finance Actors in a Globalizing Economy

Cross-Border Transactions

Open-Border Transactions

Transborder Transactions

Global Trade

Transborder Production

Transborder Products

Global Finance

Global Money

Global Banking

Global Securities

Global Derivatives

Continuity and Change in Economic Globalization

Irregular Incidence

The Persistence of Territory

The Survival of the State

The Continuance of Nationalism and Cultural Diversity

Conclusion

Review Questions

List of Key Terms

9 Poverty, Development, and Hunger

Introduction

Poverty

Development

Post-1945 International Economic Liberalism and the Orthodox Development Model

The Post-1945 International Economic Order: Results

Economic Development: Orthodox and Alternative Evaluations

A Critical Alternative View of Development

Democracy, Empowerment, and Development

The Orthodoxy Incorporates Criticisms

An Appraisal of the Responses of the Orthodox Approach to Its Critics

Hunger

The Orthodox, Nature-Focused Explanation of Hunger

The Entitlement, Society-Focused Explanation of Hunger

Globalization and Hunger

Conclusion

Review Questions

List of Key Terms

10 Environmental Issues

Introduction

Global Environmental Governance

Environmental Issues on the International Agenda: A Brief History

The Paris Climate Summit 2015 and 2016

From Bonn 2017 to Madrid 2019

COP 26 The Glasgow Conference 2021

The Environment and International Relations Theory

The Functions of International Environmental Cooperation

Transboundary Trade and Pollution Control

Market Strategies to Address Environmental Challenges

Norm Creation

Aid and Capacity Building

Scientific Understanding

Governing the Commons

Environmental Regimes

Climate Change

Conclusion

Review Questions

List of Key Terms

Glossary

References

Credits

Chapter One

Photos

Chapter Two

Photos

Figures

Chapter Three

Photos

Tables

Chapter Four

Photos

Tables

Figures

Chapter Five

Photos

Tables

Chapter Six

Photos

Tables

Figures

Chapter Seven

Photos

Chapter Eight

Photos

Figures

Chapter Nine

Photos

Tables

Chapter Ten

Photos

Tables

Figures

Index

List of Illustrations

List of Tables

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