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Rourke, John T., 1945-

World politics : international politics on the world stage / John T. Rourke. - Brief, 2nd ed. - [Guilford, CT] : Dushkin/McGraw-Hill, �1998. - xxiii, 469 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm - Connectext .

Concise version of: International politics on the world stage. 6th ed. �1997.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 445-458) 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.

ISBN: 0072929014 9780072929010

LCCN: 98070158

Subjects--Chronological Terms:
Since 1989

Subjects--Topical Terms:
International relations.
World politics--1989-
International economic relations.

LC Class. No.: JZ1305 / R75