Understanding International Conflicts: An Introduction to Theory and History (Longman Classics Edition): International Edition - Tapa blanda

Written by renowned international relations expert Joseph S. Nye, this lively book gives readers the background in history and political concepts they need to understand the issues facing our world today: the war in Iraq, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, nuclear proliferation in North Korea and Iran, and much more.

This highly readable book by renowned scholar Joseph Nye balances history and theory to give students of international politics a framework for analyzing the past and using it to understand the issues confronting us today. Part of the "Longman Classics in Political Science" series, Nye's best-selling Understanding International Conflicts has been completely updated with new discussions about the Iraq War and its aftermath, nuclear proliferation in North Korea and Iran, America's "war on terrorism," and much more. Replete with illustrative examples and written in a lively, engaging manner, this is a book that students actually enjoy reading. It deftly balances theory and history to help students develop a well-rounded, informed framework for analyzing the international issues confronting us at the beginning of the 21st Century.