The Third Edition of IR: International, Economic, and Human Security in a Changing World explores the most current issues affecting the global community by analyzing how international actors seek international, economic, and human security.

Table of Contents:
Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors CHAPTER 1. WORLD POLITICS Introduction: Making Sense of World Politics 1-1: A Complex World Connected to You 1-2: The Search for Security in a Challenging Environment 1-3: The Levels of Analysis and International Relations 1-4: Explaining the Patterns of World Politics 1-5: Dilemmas of Cooperation in International Relations: The Prisoner’s Dilemma and the Stag Hunt Conclusion: Seeking Security and Contending with Challenges Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . PART I: THEORY AND PRACTICE CHAPTER 2. THE PLAYERS AND THE PLAYING FIELD Introduction: The IR Game Board 2-1: The Search for Security in a Changing World 2-2: The Pre-Westphalian System (Pre-1648) 2-3: The Westphalian System (1648–1989) 2-4: The Neo-Westphalian System (1990–Present) Conclusion: Same Players but a Changing Field? Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . CHAPTER 3. POWERFUL IDEAS Introduction: Powerful Ideas 3-1: Theory and International Relations 3-2: The Realist Perspective on World Politics 3-3: The Liberal Perspective on World Politics 3-4: The Constructivist Perspective on World Politics Conclusion: Dueling Theories? Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . CHAPTER 4. ALTERNATIVE PERSPECTIVES ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Introduction: Alternatives to Realism, Liberalism, and Constructivism 4-1: Foreign Policy Analysis 4-2: Marxist Theory 4-3: World Systems Theory 4-4: Feminism Conclusion Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . PART II: INTERNATIONAL SECURITY CHAPTER 5. UNDERSTANDING CONFLICT Introduction: International Conflict 5-1: The Nature of Armed Conflict 5-2: The Nature and Evolution of War in World Politics 5-3: Why Wars Begin Conclusion: The Consequences of Wars Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . CHAPTER 6. SEEKING SECURITY Introduction: Managing Conflict and Seeking Security 6-1: The Challenge of International Security 6-2: Realist Approaches to Security and Conflict 6-3: Liberal Approaches to Security and Conflict Conclusion: Seeking Security Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . CHAPTER 7. BUILDING PEACE Introduction: Achieving Cooperation 7-1: Cooperation and Its Challenges 7-2: International Law: Norms and Rules without Central Authority 7-3: International Organizations: The European Union, the United Nations, and Many Others Conclusion Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . PART III: ECONOMIC SECURITY CHAPTER 8. THE PURSUIT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY Introduction: Money Is Power 8-1: Money, Power, and Security 8-2: The National Economy Era: Colonialism and Mercantilism 8-3: The International Economy Era: Free Trade, Liberalism, and Marxism 8-4: The Global Economy Era Conclusion Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . CHAPTER 9. ECONOMIC STATECRAFT Introduction: Using Wealth to Influence Other Countries 9-1: Economic Statecraft 9-2: Economic Sanctions 9-3: Foreign Aid Conclusion Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . CHAPTER 10. INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Introduction: The Differences Between the Rich and the Poor 10-1: The Wealth Gap 10-2: Why Are Some Countries Rich and Others Poor? 10-3: Development Theories and Policies 10-4: International Organizations and Development Conclusion Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . PART IV: HUMAN SECURITY CHAPTER 11. HUMAN RIGHTS Introduction: Redefining Sovereignty From Protecting Borders to Protecting People 11-1: The Evolution of Human Rights 11-2: The Human Rights Regime: From Norms to Rules 11-3: The Challenge of Implementation and Enforcement Conclusion: The Evolving Human Rights Regime Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . CHAPTER 12. THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT Introduction: Environmental Challenges and the Consequences of Human Actions 12-1: The “Tragedy of the Commons” 12-2: The Evolving Environmental Regime 12-3: The Challenge of Fostering Sustainable Development Conclusion: Facing the Environmental Challenge Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . CHAPTER 13. TRANSNATIONAL ADVOCACY NETWORKS Introduction: A New Form of International Actor? 13-1: What Are Transnational Advocacy Networks? 13-2: How Do Transnational Advocacy Networks Affect Human Security? 13-3: The Diverse World of Transnational Advocacy Networks Conclusion: Transnational Advocacy Networks and the Global Future Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . PART V: LOOKING AHEAD CHAPTER 14. INTERNATIONAL, ECONOMIC, AND HUMAN SECURITY IN THE BALANCE Introduction: Interpreting How the World Works 14-1: Anarchy, Diversity, and Complexity in World Politics 14-2: Seeking Security 14-3: The Road Ahead 14-4: Theory in Action, Geography, and Foreign Policy in Perspective Conclusion Key Concepts Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . Appendix of World Maps Glossary References Index