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The Globalization of World Politics is the bestselling introduction
to international relations, and offers the most complete coverage
of the key theories and global issues in world politics. The ninth
edition has been thoroughly updated to explore the most pressing
topics and challenges that dominate international relations today,
including a brand-new chapter on global health, which explores the
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tailored pedagogical features help
students to consider key international relations arguments and
debates, and apply theories and approaches to real world events,
bridging the gap between theory and application. Interactive
activities, such as multiple-choice questions and the opposing
opinions feature, foster active learning, enhancing students'
understanding of key concepts and debates. A diverse range of
leading scholars in the field explore the history, theory,
structures, and key issues in IR, providing students with an
exceptionally comprehensive and clear introduction. New to this
edition: US BLA brand new chapter 25 on global health, by Professor
Sophie Harman, helps students to make sense of global health
politics, and explores global health emergencies including COVID-19
and Ebola.BE UE US BLA new chapter on realism by Dr Or Rosenboim
looks at realism outside the West, exploring arguments and ideas
beyond the Anglo-American canon, and demonstrates the relevance of
non-western realist thinkers to modern realism.BE UE Digital
formats and resources The Globalization of World Politics is
available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of
formats, and is supported by online resources. The e-book offers a
mobile experience and convenient access:
www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
This book, first published in 1981, is an analysis of the Soviet
Union's military strategy, taking in both sides of the 'hawks' and
'doves' views of the USSR's intentions. It examines the Soviet
approach to nuclear war, defence and deterrence in the nuclear age
and the calculation of risk in the use of the military instrument.
One of the main themes running through the chapters is that
although the Soviet Union clearly does not view military issues in
the same way as does the West, their approach is not necessarily
aggressive and dangerous in all respects.
This book, first published in 1975, is a comprehensive examination
of specialised strategic studies, and deals with the theoretical
and policy aspects of the topic. It argues that military power is
an intrinsic part of the international system, with strategy being
the means by which military power may be used to achieve political
objectives. Hence, given the destructiveness of modern weapons it
is the prime aim of the strategic doctrines of the major powers not
to wage war, but to use their military potential to further their
interests by less catastrophic means. However, outside the Cold War
superpower confrontation, strategy exhibits many of its traditional
aspects. This book analyses both types of strategy variations.
This book, first published in 1975, is a comprehensive examination
of specialised strategic studies, and deals with the theoretical
and policy aspects of the topic. It argues that military power is
an intrinsic part of the international system, with strategy being
the means by which military power may be used to achieve political
objectives. Hence, given the destructiveness of modern weapons it
is the prime aim of the strategic doctrines of the major powers not
to wage war, but to use their military potential to further their
interests by less catastrophic means. However, outside the Cold War
superpower confrontation, strategy exhibits many of its traditional
aspects. This book analyses both types of strategy variations.
This book, first published in 1981, is an analysis of the Soviet
Union's military strategy, taking in both sides of the 'hawks' and
'doves' views of the USSR's intentions. It examines the Soviet
approach to nuclear war, defence and deterrence in the nuclear age
and the calculation of risk in the use of the military instrument.
One of the main themes running through the chapters is that
although the Soviet Union clearly does not view military issues in
the same way as does the West, their approach is not necessarily
aggressive and dangerous in all respects.
What were the calculations made by the US and its major allies in
the 1960s when they faced the signing of the Non-Proliferation
Treaty (NPT)? These were all states with the technological and
financial capabilities to develop and possess nuclear weapons
should they wish to do so. In the end, only the United Kingdom and
France became nuclear weapon states. Eventually, all of them joined
the non-proliferation regime. Leading American, British, Canadian,
French, German and Japanese scholars consider key questions that
faced the signatories to the NPT: How imperative was nuclear
deterrence in facing the perceived threat to their country? How
reliable did they think the US extended deterrence was, and how
costly would an independent deterrent be both financially and
politically? Was there a regional option? How much future was there
in the civilian nuclear energy sector for their country and what
role would the NPT play in this area? What capabilities needed to
be preserved for the country's future and how could this be made
compatible with the NPT? What were the determining factors of
deciding whether to join the NPT?
A penetrating new examination of the triangular political and
cultural relationship between America, Britain, and continental
Europe.
This relationship is both fraught and dynamic. Post-war
reconstruction of Europe brought integration. Creating a a ~United
States of Europea (TM) was a goal shared by many Americans. Yet the
contemporary 'War on Terror', has redefined relationships between
America, Britain, 'old' and 'new' Europe. For Britain, the Channel
seems wider than the Atlantic, although geopolitically it is part
of Europe. This book brings together experts from Britain, Europe
and America to explore the complexities of contemporary cultural
and political relationships, considering the challenges that have
been met and those that have to be faced.
What were the calculations made by the US and its major allies in
the 1960s when they faced the signing of the Non-Proliferation
Treaty (NPT)? These were all states with the technological and
financial capabilities to develop and possess nuclear weapons
should they wish to do so. In the end, only the United Kingdom and
France became nuclear weapon states. Eventually, all of them joined
the non-proliferation regime. Leading American, British, Canadian,
French, German and Japanese scholars consider key questions that
faced the signatories to the NPT: How imperative was nuclear
deterrence in facing the perceived threat to their country? How
reliable did they think the US extended deterrence was, and how
costly would an independent deterrent be both financially and
politically? Was there a regional option? How much future was there
in the civilian nuclear energy sector for their country and what
role would the NPT play in this area? What capabilities needed to
be preserved for the country's future and how could this be made
compatible with the NPT? What were the determining factors of
deciding whether to join the NPT?
Bringing together experts from across the globe to provide a
comprehensive introduction to strategic studies, this is the only
overview to critically engage with both enduring and contemporary
issues that dominate strategy. Throughout the chapters, readers are
encouraged to explore key debates and alternative perspectives. A
debates feature considers key controversies and presents opposing
arguments, helping students to build critical thinking skills and
reflect upon a wide range of perspectives. The new edition has been
thoroughly updated to incorporate the latest developments in the
field of strategic studies. Four new chapters feature in-depth
coverage of cyber power and conflict, strategic culture, the
evolution of grand strategy in China, and the relationship between
military technology and warfare. Digital formats and resources The
seventh edition is available for students and institutions to
purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online
resources - The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient
access along with functionality tools, navigation features and
links that offer extra learning support:
www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks - Online resources for students
include: case studies that help to contextualise and deepen
understanding of key issues; web links and further reading that
provide students with opportunities to deepen their understanding
of main topics and explore further areas of research interest; and
multiple choice questions that test students' knowledge of the
chapters and provide instant feedback. - Online resources for
lecturers include: customisable PowerPoint slides to ensure clarity
of explanation of key concepts and debates; and a test-bank of
questions to reinforce key concepts and test students'
understanding.
The main focus of this book is on the contribution of Welsh
scientists, engineers and facilities in Wales to the British
nuclear programme - especially the military programme - from the
Second World War through to the present day. After the war, a
number of Welsh scientists at Harwell played an important role in
the development of civil nuclear power, and subsequently also at
Aldermaston where Welsh scientists and engineers were a key part of
William Penney's team producing the first UK nuclear device tested
at Monte Bello in 1952. This book highlights the scientific and
engineering contribution made by Welsh scientists and engineers,
and, where possible, it considers their backgrounds, education,
personalities and interests. Many, for example, were sons of miners
from the Welsh valleys, whose lives were changed by their teachers
and education at Wales's university institutions - which responds
in part to the question, 'Why so many Welshmen?'
In A Series Of Discourses. Due to the very old age and scarcity of
this book, many of the pages may be hard to read due to the
blurring of the original text.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
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