A concise introduction to the study of foreign policy, this textbook provides an essential guide to a major area of international politics which has become increasingly complex and sophisticated.Understanding Foreign Policy focuses on the foreign policy systems approach. It explores how such a system can be understood, how it can be used to generate further ideas and how to recognize its limitations. The book examines the context and the international environment in which foreign policy systems must be seen; and it shows how the approach can be used for comparative study. In particular, it offers three avenues of theory - bureaucratic politics, psychological processes, and the policy implementation - as a way of illustrating the utility of the systems approach. The book offers a comprehensive introduction to the study of foreign policy and will be essential reading for undergraduate courses on international politics.

A dissertation is often a crucial part of a Business and Management degree and can heavily influence the final mark. It can be extremely daunting: it requires a lengthy piece of writing and forms a major component for assessment. In fact, when faced with this task the first word that comes to mind for many students is simply 'Help ' This new and updated edition provides the necessary help, covering all the stages from the initial choice of subject through to the final writing. Stephen Rayner joins Brian White in this excellent guide to dissertations, which is equally useful to both undergraduates and postgraduates. It includes support on all aspects of the dissertation, from the student-supervisor relationship to evaluation and analysis of data.

Well established in its first two editions as the leading text in the field, "Issues in World Politics" takes a truly global perspective on the major challenges in twenty-first century international relations. Systematically revised and updated throughout with the addition of a major new chapter on international terrorism by Tim Dunne, the third edition provides an ideal introduction to the key challenges for a fast changing world.

There is little systematic analysis available of Britain's contribution to East-West relations since 1945, and in particular of Britain's contribution to East-West detente. In general, British attempts to act as mediator between East and West have been regarded as ineffectual, and as a rather desperate attempt to prove that Britain could still wield influence on the world stage. In this new contribution to the study of the evolution of post-war international relations, Brian White argues that Britain's contribution to detente cannot so easily be dismissed. Through narrative and analysis, he examines the persistent theme of Britain's attempts to steer East-West relations in a co-operative direction. In doing so, he has provided both a re-evaluation of Britain's role in the post-war world and a case study in foreign policy formation and execution. This book should be of interest to postgraduates in the fields of international relations and British politics.

Modern reimagining of the traditional French fairy tale starring Kristin Kreuk and Jay Ryan. In this season, with Vincent (Ryan) captured by Muirfield, the organisation responsible for his affliction, Cat (Kreuk) must find a way of freeing him before it's too late. The episodes are: 'Who Am I?', 'Kidnapped', 'Liar, Liar', 'Hothead', 'Reunion', 'Father Knows Best', 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?', 'Man Or Beast?', 'Don't Die On Me', 'Ancestors', 'Held Hostage', 'Recipe for Disaster', 'Till Death', 'Redemption', 'Catch Me If You Can', 'About Last Night', 'Beast Is the New Black', 'Cat and Mouse', 'Cold Case', 'Ever After', 'Operation Fake Date' and 'Déjà Vu'.

The Little Book of Bray & Enniskerry is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts. Here you will find out about Bray and Enniskerry's history, their famous faces, their buildings and streets, their sporting heritage and their myths and legends. Through main thoroughfares and twisting back streets, this book takes the reader on a journey through the area's past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of these ancient settlements.