World Politics: Trend and Transformation
By Shannon L. Blanton, Charles W. Kegley
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Offering analysis of the latest data, research and current events, Blanton/Kegley's WORLD POLITICS: TREND AND TRANSFORMATION, 18th Edition, explains the happenings on today's international political stage. It explores recent challenges to global peace and prosperity, changes in the political landscape sparked by the rise of China, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the global pandemic and the decision-making process in world politics. Discussions also include non-state armed groups, advances in military capabilities and autonomous weapons systems, human rights and inequality, the global economy, threats to global health and the environment and more. A partnership with the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs offers further insight into key issues. Discussions encourage students to critically assess the problems, payoffs, pitfalls and paradoxes of people's choices.
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Offering analysis of the latest data, research and current events, Blanton/Kegley's WORLD POLITICS: TREND AND TRANSFORMATION, 18th Edition, explains the happenings on today's international political stage. It explores recent challenges to global peace and prosperity, changes in the political landscape sparked by the rise of China, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the global pandemic and the decision-making process in world politics. Discussions also include non-state armed groups, advances in military capabilities and autonomous weapons systems, human rights and inequality, the global economy, threats to global health and the environment and more. A partnership with the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs offers further insight into key issues. Discussions encourage students to critically assess the problems, payoffs, pitfalls and paradoxes of people's choices.
Stay up to date with current events and explore rival viewpoints on international relations through engaging "Controversy" boxes.
Gain valuable insights into contemporary issues with the "A Closer Look" feature, offering a closer examination of pressing topics. Students will gain a deeper understanding of organizations like the IMF and World Bank, engage in critical thinking with thought-provoking questions as well as access additional resources, including relevant readings and videos through the Carnegie Council.
Newly added key terms and glossary definitions help students expand their vocabulary with terms like frontier technologies, Industry 4.0, state terrorism, non-state armed groups, financial crisis and more.
All chapters end with a list of Suggested Readings, Videos and Additional Resources.
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Part 1. Trend and Transformation in World Politics
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