Blanton/Kegley's WORLD POLITICS: TREND AND TRANSFORMATION, 18th Edition, combines cutting-edge research with real-world events, giving you a deep understanding of what's happening on the global stage and why it matters. Engage in discussions that challenge you to analyze the choices that shape our global future. Explore complexities of recent challenges to global peace and prosperity, including the rise of China, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Dive into topics like non-state armed groups, terrorism, military advancements, autonomous weapons systems, global economy, human rights, inequality, threats to health and the environment and more. Equip yourself with the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the global political landscape. Join the ranks of informed and engaged college students who are shaping the future.
Part I: TREND AND TRANSFORMATION IN WORLD POLITICS.
1. Discovering World Politics.
2. Interpreting World Politics through the Lens of Theory.
3. Theories of International Decision Making.
Part II: THE GLOBE'S ACTORS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIPS.
4. Great Power Relations and Rivalries.
5. World Politics and the Global South.
6. Intergovernmental and Nongovernmental Actors in the Quest for Global Community.
Part III: CONFRONTING VIOLENT CONFLICT.
7. The Threat of Armed Conflict to the World.
8. The Pursuit of Power through Arms and Alliances.
9. The Quest for Peace through International Law and Collective Security.
Part IV: HUMAN SECURITY, PROSPERITY, AND RESPONSIBILITY.
10. The Globalization of International Finance.
11. International Trade in the Global Marketplace.
12. The Demographic and Cultural Dimensions of Globalization.
13. The Promotion of Human Development and Human Rights.
14. Global Responsibility for the Preservation of the Environment.
Part V: THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE OF WORLD POLITICS.
15. Looking Ahead at Global Trends and Transformations.
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Shannon L. Blanton
Shannon Lindsey Blanton is a professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she is also the inaugural dean of the UAB Honors College. A past vice provost for undergraduate programs, department chair and undergraduate coordinator, she has served nationally as a facilitator for leadership development in higher education. In addition, she is the recipient of numerous research awards and professional recognitions. Dr. Blanton has served on a number of editorial boards, including those for five of the discipline's foremost journals: INTERNATIONAL STUDIES QUARTERLY, FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS, INTERNATIONAL INTERACTIONS, INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PERSPECTIVES, and INTERNATIONAL STUDIES REVIEW. She has published articles on U.S. foreign policy decision-making, with a focus on the determinants and consequences of U.S. arms transfers and foreign aid. Her work also has examined the significance of human rights concerns in global political and economic interactions. She earned her B.A. from Georgia College, her M.A. from the University of Georgia and her Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina.
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Charles W. Kegley
Charles William Kegley is a past president of the International Studies Association and has served on the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs Board of Trustees for the past two decades. He holds the title of Pearce Distinguished Professor of International Relations Emeritus at the University of South Carolina. A graduate of the American University (B.A.) and Syracuse University (Ph.D.) and a Pew Faculty Fellow at Harvard University, Dr. Kegley previously served on the faculty at Georgetown University and has held visiting professorships at the University of Texas, Rutgers University, the People's University of China and the Institut Universitaire de Hautes Études Internationales Et du Développement in Geneva, Switzerland. He is also a recipient of the Distinguished Scholar Award of the Foreign Policy Analysis Section of the International Studies Association. A founding partner of Kegley International, Inc. (a publishing, research and consulting foundation), Dr. Kegley has authored more than 50 scholarly books and over 100 journal articles.
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Broaden your understanding, spark curiosity and sharpen critical thinking skills with new illustrations, photos and figures.
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Engage with new figures showcasing technological change from 1700 to 2023 and trends on financial crises from 1970 to 2017.
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Explore brand new and updated maps depicting democracy around the world and the prevalence of global terrorism.
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Learning objectives open each chapter and are emphasized throughout, helping students gain understanding of key concepts.
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Stay up to date with current events and explore rival viewpoints on international relations through engaging "Controversy" boxes.
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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.
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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.
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All chapters end with a list of Suggested Readings, Videos and Additional Resources.
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